Arlington Vibration Study
Aug 7 2012In accordance with our agreement for Professional Services, we have completed the first phase of the vibration monitoring during fracturing of a natural gas well. The purpose of this letter is to report on the vibration monitoring activities undertaken by Freese and Nichols, Inc. on January 24 and January 25, 2011. Monitoring activities were conducted…
NGVs in Texas
Aug 2 2012Our “Breakout Year” for NGVs in Texas By Ken Morgan, Director, TCU Energy Institute Natural gas has a long history as a reliable fuel source for home heating, industrial manufacturing and electrical generation. However, securing long term supplies has always been tied to the discovery and development of conventional “oil and gas reservoirs” that over…
GIS for Energy Studies
Aug 2 2012Our modern GIS and Remote Sensing Center houses 28 work stations dedicated to teaching and research in geological and environmental science mapping. Many students use this facility to study energy related problems that lend themselves to GIS solutions such as: Well pad siting, locating new potential locations for NGV refueling stations, wind farm mapping etc….
Shale Core Research
Jul 10 2012Our Shale Core Facility houses several miles of shale core that is used for industry examination and student/faculty research for both undergraduates and graduate students. for more information, please visit the Shale Core Facility Web Page.
Just Energy Independence or Clean Energy Self-Reliance?
Jul 10 2012In Thomas Friedman’s latest column, he praises Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts because he “took one for the country.” Friedman sees that “America today is poised for a great renewal” if only it can get some “big, centrist, statesmanlike leadership.” Logically, there would be some renewable (energy) in America’s renewal, right? Wrong. Her