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.
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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… Continue reading Midwest AgEnergy holds open house for CCS project
EERC Welcomes New Employees
In the past 3 months, five people have joined the EERC. We welcome them to the team!
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… Continue reading Governor’s Award Presented to Kevin Connors
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.
Votava & Erickson Join Executive Leadership Team
September 1 marks the first day for Tami Votava and Tom Erickson to step into their new roles as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer and Vice President for Intellectual Property at the Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC).
Creating the Perfect Meatball
The EERC logo was designed by Terrie Mann, the head of our Graphics Department. Around 1987, what had been known as the Energy Research Center had just merged with the North Dakota Mining and Mineral Resources Research Institute. With that combination of entities came a new name: the Energy and Mineral Research Center (EMRC).
Doughnuts and Trivia: Connecting with Coworkers After 2 Years
This event was the first time since 2020 that EERC employees have been able to gather in person. The event celebrated our resiliency as a team and served as a catalyst to continued team building and further connection to our Core Values: Be Safe, Ethical, Engaged, Effective, and Professional.
EERC Welcomes New Employees
In the past 3 months, 12 people have joined the EERC. We welcome them to the team! Sushanta BoseSenior Geoscientist Sushanta initially applied to the EERC because of his interest in the EERC's subsurface characterization projects. Prior to working at the EERC, he was a Senior Geologist ConocoPhillips. Sushanta grew up in Kolkata, India, and… Continue reading EERC Welcomes New Employees
Energizing North Dakota’s Future
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - June 27 marked the start of the 6 annual "Energizing North Dakota's Future." The event hosted at the EERC brought together experts from all energy sectors, along with legislators and state officials, to discuss critical energy topics. This year's event featured keynote addresses from U.S. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer,… Continue reading Energizing North Dakota’s Future