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ICYMI: NETL researchers are pioneering a laser-based technology for rapid detection of rare earth elements directly in the field, accelerating the establishment of a secure domestic supply chain for essential technologies. netl.doe.gov/node/15036

NETL’s Tammie Borders has been named a 2026 Oppenheimer Science & Energy Leadership Program fellow. Her work is key to delivering affordable, reliable and secure energy for Americans. Read more: netl.doe.gov/node/15309

ICYMI: With funding from the DOE Critical Materials Innovation Hub, NETL is turning single-use plastic waste into high-quality graphite, transforming waste into a valuable resource, bolstering U.S. manufacturing and reducing supply chain vulnerabilities. netl.doe.gov/node/14898

Secretary of Energy Chris Wright discusses how the research at NETL is critical to finding the most efficient way to create alternate pathways and supply routes for critical minerals and materials.

The NETL-managed ClearSign Technologies project is boosting industrial fueling flexibility. Their new burner technology allows diverse fuels with ultra-low NOx emissions, enhancing efficiency & reliability for U.S. industries. netl.doe.gov/node/15305

ICYMI: NETL researchers developed a new, high-efficiency process to extract critical rare earth elements from coal fly ash and transform a waste product into a strategic resource. netl.doe.gov/node/14830

Check out NETL’s new critical minerals and materials (CMMs) webpage to learn more about the Lab’s work in securing a dependable domestic supply of CMMs. netl.doe.gov/resource-susta…

“Critical minerals” is a buzzword today, but Secretary Wright predicts critical minerals will get a lot bigger in the next few years.

HGEO Assistant Secretary Kyle Haustveit: “Thanks to research from NETL, hydraulic fracturing moved from concept to reality . . . and we went from the largest importer of LNG to the world’s largest exporter of LNG in 25 years.”

NETL is advancing innovative technologies to extract and process critical minerals and materials from domestic sources to help reduce reliance on foreign supply chains, strengthen U.S. manufacturing, and bolster modern energy and defense systems.

Good luck to all schools participating in the 2026 Western Pennsylvania Science Bowl, which will be held Friday, Feb. 27, and Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Community College of Allegheny County South Campus in West Mifflin. netl.doe.gov/node/15269

What do hydraulic fracturing and critical minerals research have in common? HGEO Assistant Secretary Kyle Haustveit explains how NETL innovation is the link.

Congratulations to NETL's SLAM winner, Will Strahl! His innovative approach to preparing for the NETL SLAM, a competition where early-career researchers explain complex projects in clear language, proved successful. Learn more about his presentation: netl.doe.gov/node/15270

NETL has developed a novel process for manufacturing high-performance alloys that significantly enhances the safe, efficient export of LNG (liquified natural gas) and other cryogenic fuels. Read more! netl.doe.gov/node/14996

A domestic critical minerals and materials (CMMs) supply is essential for U.S. energy leadership, national security and economic growth. NETL is advancing technologies to extract & process CMMs from sources including coal waste and mine drainage. buff.ly/XzYx2T4

Can produced water be an asset for oil and gas production? HGEO Assistant Secretary Kyle Haustveit sees a path forward.

The federal Eastern Gas Shales Project laid the groundwork for later shale gas production in 1976. This initiative focused on mapping the shales in the Appalachian Basin. netl.doe.gov/early-innovati…

Last chance! #NETL’s opening for director closes Feb. 24. Visit USAJOBS to learn more and apply today! buff.ly/k0A4a73 #employment #jobsearch

NETL has released insights from the Critical Minerals and Materials Matchmaker survey, an online information resource created to help connect activities across the critical minerals and materials supply chain. Learn more: netl.doe.gov/node/15268

NETL, the University of Utah, and Zephyr Energy plc have unlocked significant natural gas and oil potential in Utah's Paradox Basin, offering a model for developing complex unconventional resources. Read more! netl.doe.gov/node/14947