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Produced Water Management project received runner-up for iChemE Global Awards
The EERC, in partnership with Nuverra Environmental Solutions, the NDIC OGRP, and the NETL, were nominated as runner-up for iChemE Global Awards for produced water management project.
Midwest AgEnergy holds open house for CCS project
Midwest AgEnergy Group (MAG) held an open house on November 3 near its Blue Flint location in Underwood, N.D. Approximately 40 community members attended the event to learn about a carbon capture and storage project that is underway at the ethanol facility. The Blue Flint CO2 storage project involves injecting CO2 deep underground for permanent…
Carbon capture and storage: From dream to reality
During the summer, the Red Trail Energy ethanol plant near Richardton, N.D., became the first facility in the state to commercially operate a carbon capture and storage facility. UND’s Energy & Environmental Research Center played an instrumental role in developing the project.
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Christin Fine Named Prairie Business’ 40 Under 40
Christin Fine, Director for Environment, Health, and Safety at the EERC, was named to Prairie Business’ 40 under 40 list for 2022
Governor’s Award Presented to Kevin Connors
On September 15, Assistant Director for Regulatory Compliance and Energy Policy at the Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC), Kevin C. Connors, was presented with the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Service. The Governor’s Awards recognize state team members who go above and beyond to serve North Dakotans and deliver on our shared purpose…
Setting the Stage for Safety
EERC’s Assistant Director for EHS, Christin Fine, was rated the top presentation at the 40th annual College and University Hazardous Materials Management Conference.

EERC Named to List of 50 Best Places To Work
Prairie Business this year received more than 1,700 nominations from employees from around the region.