Grand Forks, ND — The Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC), in collaboration with Chord Energy, is proud to announce their selection for an award by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to spearhead groundbreaking research in energy and environmental stewardship. This initiative, heralded by announcements from U.S. Senator John Hoeven and the DOE, marks a significant milestone in the mission for ever more sustainable energy solutions.
At the heart of this initiative lies the establishment of the Bakken CO2 Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) and Storage Field Laboratory. This project aims to explore the potential of injecting carbon dioxide (CO2) captured from industrial sources into the Bakken Formation to unlock incremental oil recovery while concurrently sequestering CO2, thus paving the way for even lower carbon-intensity oil production from the Bakken.
The EERC extends gratitude to members of the Bakken Production Optimization Program (BPOP), a consortium that includes nine leading producers in the Bakken region: Chord Energy, ConocoPhillips, Devon Energy, Enerplus, ExxonMobil/XTO Energy, Hess, Liberty Resources, Marathon Oil, and Petro-Hunt. This collaborative effort underscores a shared commitment to innovation and responsible resource management. Additionally, the North Dakota Industrial Commission and the Mandan Hidatsa Arikara Nation are esteemed participants in this endeavor.
Announcements from the DOE and U.S. Senator John Hoeven’ s office can be accessed at these links:
- Project Selections for FOA 3015: Enabling a Reduced Carbon Footprint for CO2-EOR/Storage Field Test Sites in Unconventional Reservoirs | Department of Energy
- DOE Invests $23 Million to Evaluate the Potential for Use of Captured Carbon Dioxide Emissions for Enhanced Oil Recovery With Geologic Storage in Unconventional Reservoirs | Department of Energy
- Video of Senator Hoeven’s comments: 0424 Hoeven EERC Grant.mp4 | Powered by Box
For further information, please contact:
Nikki Krueger, Director of Communications, EERC
nkrueger@undeerc.org
701-777-5428
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