The EERC originated from North Dakota's need to efficiently utilize lignite coal, evolving into a vital institution through collaboration and innovation over the past 75 years amidst economic challenges and changing energy demands.
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EERC Nears Completion of MatEx Facility to Advance Clean Energy Innovation
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.
EERC’s Top 10 Moments of 2023
Explore a year of transformative milestones at the EERC, from pioneering research in carbon sequestration and pipeline safety to influential legislative changes securing $7.5 million biennial funding for innovative projects. Join the journey of the EERC's 40th anniversary celebration, visionary leadership speeches, global collaborations, and community outreach, showcasing a commitment to sustainable energy solutions and positive regional impact.
State Legislative Committee Talks Autonomy and Workforce at EERC
The EERC received a visit from North Dakota’s Interim Legislative Workforce Committee on Thursday, for a discussion on the benefits and challenges posed by autonomous systems.
What Is a Hydrogen Hub?
Instead of a single, fixed physical site, a hydrogen hub represents a comprehensive network uniting hydrogen producers, transporters, and consumers, all contributing to the advancement and commercialization of a hydrogen-based energy market.
Our Roots Run Deep
From early settlers who saw potential in North Dakota coal mines, to researchers who saw a need to expand the uses of our vast resources, we recognize the pioneers that laid the groundwork for what we are today.
2023 marks 40 Years of the EERC
February 28 marks the 40th anniversary of the EERC. In 1983, the Grand Forks Energy Technology Center (GFETC) was transferred from the DOE Office of Fossil Energy to UND. The 28th of February 1983 also happened to be the University’s 100th anniversary: a momentous shift befitting such an occasion.
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).
Carbon and Lignite: Adding Sustainability to Efficiency
Since its defederalization, the EERC has evolved to conduct research on all fossil fuels, as well as renewable and alternative fuels, and has become a progressive global leader in energy and environmental research.
Geologic Cross Section of the Williston Basin
The wealth of natural resources in the Williston Basin is the product of the geologic history of the region. Organic material deposited in the shallow seas that repeatedly covered the area has been transformed into oil and gas.