OSU, WVU receive grant for shale research lab

OSU, WVU receive grant for shale research lab

Thursday, November 13, 2014 by Katie Woods

Columbus Business Journal reports that an $11 million grant has been awarded to Ohio State University and West Virginia University to build a shale research lab and test site.

The Marcellus Shale Energy and Environment Laboratory site will be located in Morgantown, West Virginia. Aside from researching best practices for shale drilling, the center will host trainings for undergraduate students.

Both the Marcellus and Utica Shales will be studied; OSU will focus on the Utica Shale while WVU focuses on the Marcellus Shale

Via: Columbus Business Journal > Ohio State WVU sharing federal grant for shale research lab

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