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Participants at the NETL Critical Minerals & Advanced Alloys Center of Excellence launch toured the Lab’s world-class facilities where experts find ways to recover critical minerals (CMs), predict CM resource prospects, produce alloys for stronger pipelines, and much more.

Located in Albany, Oregon, NETL’s Critical Minerals & Advanced Alloys Center of Excellence is working to expand the domestic critical mineral industrial base and fill domestic supply chain gaps — aimed at enhancing our nation’s energy security. netl.doe.gov/centers-of-exc…

Today, NETL, @HGEOgov & @DOECMEI launched the Critical Minerals & Advanced Alloys Center of Excellence to advance secure and resilient critical minerals supply chains through integrated research and technology development — contributing to affordable, reliable, and secure energy.

.@NETL_DOE’s Kelly Rose will showcase the Lab’s expertise tomorrow, May 9, @SCSP_AI’s AI+ Expo. She will discuss data and AI-informed models and innovations that are unlocking affordable, reliable, and secure energy. Learn more below! expo.scsp.ai

ICYMI: NETL research has unlocked a low-temperature synthesis process to turn America’s coal waste into critical mineral graphite to address rising demand, domestic supply chain and commercial market needs for several key industries. netl.doe.gov/node/15199

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 National Science Bowl and to every student who competed this week! America's greatest resource has always been its people. As we celebrate @Freedom250, these students prove that our nation's future is in very good hands.

NETL is looking for partners! We've developed a simple, scalable method to create high-quality, conductive 3D graphene from coal or petroleum pitch. Great for supercapacitors, electrodes, and more! Learn more: buff.ly/iv8ToR8

NETL hosted Audrey Robertson, Assistant Secretary of @ENERGY’s @DOECMEI at our Pittsburgh site. She met with staff and toured labs, showcasing NETL’s work to advance technologies that provide affordable, reliable, and secure energy.

ICYMI: PDS Energy Information is now commercially operating AquaTrade — a tool developed by an NETL-led team that helps operators find & use water from other operators, reducing the need to use freshwater and costs associated with disposal of used water. netl.doe.gov/node/15120

NETL and its partner @Argonne have been selected to receive $10 million in funding to develop the Burner Laboratories to Advance fuel utiliZation for thermal Energy (BLAZE) Center, a national testbed to accelerate industrial combustion tech. Read more: netl.doe.gov/node/15356

ICYMI: A patented nickel-based alloy and manufacturing method developed by NETL will advance the reliability of next-generation power generation and help meet the demands of America’s data-driven economy. netl.doe.gov/node/15197

Hard hats on, boots underground. HGEO & @NETL_DOE leadership toured @AMR_Alpha_Met’s Workman Creek Mining Complex in West Virginia to see American coal miners in action.⛏

NETL is developing next-gen tech to strengthen the security, reliability and flexibility of the nation’s natural gas infrastructure. These efforts help ensure that natural gas continues to serve as a resilient foundation for the U.S. energy economy. buff.ly/fdsCwnn

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/tVRSGL4

The #NationalLabSLAM, a collaboration among the 17 @ENERGY National Labs, will be held at 4 p.m. EDT today, April 15. Join the livestream as NETL researcher Will Strahl and others present compelling presentations to address national challenges. Learn more: nlresearchslam.org

This week, NETL launched the Oil & Gas Center of Excellence at its Pittsburgh site! NETL is proud to partner with industry reps & @HGEOgov to ensure the resilience of U.S. oil & natural gas production and infrastructure reliability to provide affordable, reliable & secure energy.

NETL showcased its world-class facilities to industry representatives and government leaders at the launch of the Oil & Gas Center of Excellence. Participants toured labs focused on enhanced oil recovery, subsurface materials, industrial heat options, and more.

Step into a leadership role shaping U.S. energy. ⚡ @ENERGY is hiring a Director for HGEO’s Office of Oil & Gas to lead R&D, strategy, and execution across the energy value chain. You will also work with @NETL_DOE to drive impact. 🌍 Apply by 4/22. ⬇️ bit.ly/4t1jhm4

Located in Pittsburgh, PA, NETL’s Oil & Gas Center of Excellence connects the lab with industry and other experts to ensure the resilience of U.S. oil and natural gas and increase our nation’s prosperity.

Today, NETL and @HGEOgov launched the Oil & Gas Center of Excellence to enable secure, efficient, low-impact oil & gas systems through integrated research aligned with @ENERGY priorities, advancing technology solutions crucial for affordable, reliable and secure energy.