New oil and gas recovery projects will receive a $30 million cash boost in an effort to develop unconventional methods to extract fossil fuels.
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced that six projects will gain funding to “master oil and gas development” in an attempt to strengthen America’s energy dominance and protect air and water quality.
C-Crete Technologies LLC will receive $1.50 million to develop reinforced well cement to prevent offshore spills and leaks in high temperature and high pressure conditions.
The Institute of Gas Technology in Illinois will receive $7.94 million to carry out multiple hydraulic fracture tests in the Delaware basin evaluating well completion, design and environmental impact.
Texas A&M University will gain $8 million for its “Eagle Ford Shale Laboratory” to improve the efficiency of shale oil production.
Trustees of the Colorado School of Mines will receive $1.49 million to develop better pipeline coatings in order to prevent hydrate deposit in undersea pipelines and ensure their effectiveness in preventing leaks and spills offshore.
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette will gain $3.68 million for its marine shale laboratory to determine cost efficient and environmentally safe ways of extracting light oils.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University will receive $7.99 million for their investigation into the potential resources and completion strategies in Central Appalachia.
The US department says the projects will help narrow “critical gaps” in the production and completion of reservoirs and develop the next generation of technology.
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