National Energy Technology Laboratory

Researchers have initiated operations at a pilot-scale production facility to scale up technology developed by #NETL to extract rare earth elements from coal fly ash produced by power plants and transform a waste byproduct into a valuable feedstock. https://lnkd.in/e2a6bhG2

NETL’s Advanced Alloy Signature Center at Albany, Oregon, serves as a national resource for bridging the gap between new alloy laboratory research and production for more efficient and lasting energy systems. https://lnkd.in/ean3P-Gp

?? We have our winners for the 2nd National Lab Research SLAM competition! Big congratulations to the researchers who won in their respective categories:?? - National security: Olivia Pimentel, Los Alamos National Laboratory - Energy security: Yufan Xu, Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) - Scientific discovery: Karolina Wresilo, Fermilab - Environment: Michael Leveille, Sandia National Laboratories? ? And an extra congratulations to the winner of the People’s Choice Award: Olivia Pimentel. ? ? Thank you to each of the 17 finalists who traveled across the country to share your research with us on Capitol Hill.

For her work enhancing America’s energy security and prosperity by developing new uses for microwave technology, Christina Wildfire of #NETL won a 2025 Outstanding Researcher Award from the Federal Laboratory Consortium. https://lnkd.in/e3fJUpxm

#NETL extends best wishes to Kristyn Johnson May and other early-career scientists competing in the 2025 National Lab Research SLAM at 4:30 p.m. EST today. Good luck as you present your groundbreaking work. Watch the livestream: https://nlresearchslam.org #NLSLAM25

NETL helped scientists at Montana State University evaluate microscopic cementing agents developed by the University that can more effectively penetrate microfractures to improve underground storage of carbon dioxide (CO2), enhance gas well efficiency and seal fluid pathways in shales fractured for natural gas recovery. https://lnkd.in/ePcVKbz7

#NETL hosted FECM leadership at the Lab’s Morgantown and Pittsburgh sites Feb. 27 and 28. The visit included an address to staff and tours of NETL facilities where researchers are working to expand reliable, affordable energy production and strengthen America’s energy dominance.

North Allegheny’s Marshall Team 1 captured first place in the 2025 Western Pennsylvania Science Bowl for middle schools held Saturday at the Community College of Allegheny County in West Mifflin. Learn more about this academic contest here: https://lnkd.in/gs5r69-f

DOE’s 17 National Labs have delivered groundbreaking advancements in technology and science for over half a century. Just within the past few years, the combination of brilliant minds and the drive for innovation have led to: 1. Achieving the world's first fusion breakthrough 2. Possessing the world top 3 fastest supercomputers 3. Creating the most powerful X-ray laser in the world 4. Completing the world’s largest digital camera for astronomy Safe to say, it’s always exciting when scientists from all 17 Labs gather in one place. ?? Tune in on March 5th for the second-ever #NationalLabSLAM, a unique competition where early career researchers will go head-to-head on Capitol Hill: nlresearchslam.org

The region’s top middle school students will compete Saturday in the 2025 Western Pennsylvania Science Bowl at the Community College of Allegheny County-South Campus in West Mifflin. As event sponsor, #NETL extends best wishes for success to all participating teams. #WPASB