A new U.S. patent from the EERC transforms coal into advanced materials, specifically graphene quantum dots (GQDs). These nanoscale particles offer unique optical and electronic properties for various applications. Originating from North Dakota’s SERC research, this innovation repurposes coal through a patented process, promising future advancements in diverse industries.
The EERC is proud to announce that the PCOR Partnership has been awarded the 2025 IOGCC Chair’s Stewardship Award. This prestigious honor recognizes organizations that demonstrate leadership, innovation, and meaningful partnerships in advancing environmental stewardship.
Through immersive field experiences and collaborative research projects, this year’s Energy Hawks Interns tackled some of the state’s most pressing energy challenges with a focus on innovation and community impact.
The EERC's Energizing North Dakota event emphasized the importance of enhanced oil recovery, energy infrastructure, and innovation in ensuring the state's leadership in domestic energy and resource security.
Established in 2018, the Energy Hawks is a group of graduate and undergraduate students from a wide range of disciplines focused on adding value to North Dakota’s energy industry through a broad range of concepts.
The new Materials Exploration (MatEx) facility is a 28,700-square-foot, high-hazard occupancy building designed to accelerate the development and testing of next-generation energy technologies.
The EERC is proud to announce that it has been recognized by the Greater Grand Forks Breastfeeding Coalition and Grand Forks Public Health for its outstanding efforts in supporting breastfeeding employees in the workplace.
Steffes, LLC, and the EERC Foundation have formalized their partnership with a signing ceremony, marking the commercialization of their innovative emissions reduction technology for the oil and gas industry.
Since 2018, the EERC has proudly partnered with Northlands Rescue Mission’s Backpack Program to fight food insecurity among children in our community.
EERC welcomed Origen to Grand Forks to officially kick off the construction of a large-scale carbon removal demonstration project.
