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Category: Oil & Gas
Energizing North Dakota’s Future
"We're fortunate to have strong partnerships from around the state interested in collaboration and working toward a greater energy future in North Dakota," said Gorecki.
iPIPE Launches into Space
“The technology aboard the satellite provides high-resolution imagery not previously available to our industry, and we look forward to learning how to apply this new capability through our iPIPE partnership work,” said Darren Schmidt.
Imaging the Bakken
Researchers at the EERC have developed a new method for imaging the subsurface of the Bakken. The Quantitative Image Analysis (QIA) method is a useful tool for characterizing the porosity and microstructure of unconventional source and reservoir rock.
Working Toward Real-Time Pipeline Leak Detection
Increased infrastructure in North Dakota for moving large volumes of oil and gas require new technology for pipeline safety to achieve the goal of zero spills or leaks.
An Abundance of Research Opportunities
“We’re less than a year and a half into the initial SERC program," said Erickson. "It’s exploratory and fundamental, so it takes time for things to move forward. But we’ve already seen six new invention disclosures as a result, and we will see more before the first biennium is up."
Overpressured Inyan Kara Formation
A recently completed SERC project at the EERC is addressing the changing operations in the oil and gas industry, with the goal of determining if water extraction from the Inyan Kara (IK) Formation is technically viable for managing subsurface pressure during the drilling and construction of nearby Bakken wells.
Research Completed on Direct Conversion of Natural Gas
New research was recently completed with the goal of identifying conversion technologies that directly—in a single step—convert natural gas or methane to liquid products that are more easily stored, transported, and marketed.
iPIPE Partnership Welcomes New Member: TC Energy
TC Energy joins iPIPE, committing to a continued high level of safety for pipeline operations.
iPIPE Welcomes New Consortium Member: Dakota Access Pipeline
Dakota Access Pipeline joins iPIPE, signaling the industry's continued interest in reaching the goal of operating pipelines with zero spills.