Next in Energy

The oil and gas sector stands on the edge of a digital revolution, yet legacy systems and resistance to change continue to hold it back. I reflect on my experience in digital drilling and argue that the industry’s biggest barrier isn’t technology itself, but the culture that surrounds it.

Researchers at Colorado School of Mines explore an internally deployed fiber-optic distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) method for continuous gas-pipeline monitoring, demonstrating its potential to improve leak detection, enable early intervention, and enhance overall pipeline-integrity management compared to conventional inspection techniques.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine reignited global interest in nuclear power, driving up uranium demand and prices as nations prioritized energy security and low-carbon reliability amid growing supply and geopolitical challenges.

This article highlights how oil and gas companies are leveraging existing infrastructure, expertise, and emerging technologies to lead in the development of the hydrogen economy.

Early- and mid-career scholars are invited to apply for the 2026–2027 Harrington Faculty Fellows Program, which will focus on energy research.

The university's new undergraduate program in natural gas, renewables, and oil engineering will train students in both traditional oil and gas cirricula and renewable energy.

The program will train more than 1,200 workers across Canada for careers in carbon capture, utilization, and storage.

Learn how scalable modeling methods help turn the complex design of CO₂ storage systems into practical solutions.

With the right governance, CCS funding can be a strategic tool to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors, safeguard jobs, and help meet net-zero goals.

Geothermal energy currently supplies less than 1% of US power but could reach approximately 10% with enhanced systems if well integrity challenges are solved, positioning it as a key player in a net-zero 2050 grid.