The Colorado School of Mines has established a new Research Consortium focused on novel methods of hydraulic fracture stimulation and application to shale oil enhanced recovery. The initial 3-year research consortium will begin operating in 2026, and will focus on implementation of these processes in the field. Contact:

Luis Zerpa, PhD

Director Center Rock and Fluid Multiphysics

Associate Professor/Assoc. Department Head

Petroleum Engineering Department

Colorado School School of Mines

Email: LZERPA@MINES.EDU