National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL)

Overview

Develops advanced energy technologies for hydrocarbon, geothermal, coal, oil and gas, and critical minerals sectors, supporting DOE goals for reliable, secure energy infrastructure.

Part of the Pittsburgh ecosystem

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