Tag: energy transition
April 18, 2025
Modern Treasure Hidden in Coal Waste
Coal ash — the chalky remnants of coal that has been burned for fuel — has been piling up across the United States for decades. But new research led by the Jackson School of Geosciences has found that the country’s supply of coal ash contains enough rare earth elements to significantly bolster the national supply without any new mining.
Read MoreMarch 5, 2025
The Texas Hydrogen Industry Needs Water, New Study Provides Details on How Much
There are many ways to make hydrogen — a carbon-free energy source and petrochemical ingredient. But no matter the method, all hydrogen production requires a…
Read MoreNovember 19, 2024
Enormous Cache of Rare Earth Elements Hidden Inside Coal Ash Waste
Coal ash — the chalky remnants of coal that has been burned for fuel — has been piling up across the United States for decades….
Read MoreJuly 23, 2024
Better Carbon Storage with Stacked Geology
The overarching goal of all carbon capture and storage projects is the same: Keep carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions out of the atmosphere by storing them…
Read MoreMarch 4, 2024
Producing Hydrogen From Rocks Gains Steam as Scientists Advance New Methods
In a project that could be a game changer for the energy transition, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin are exploring a suite…
Read MoreAugust 23, 2021
UT Researchers Pushing Innovative Solution at DOE’s Hydrogen Earth Shot Kickoff
Researchers from The University of Texas at Austin are pushing an innovative combination of in-situ combustion and carbon dioxide storage to turn untapped oil into…
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