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Our Vision is to be the SOURCE for source rocks and beyond.

Our Mission:

To push the boundaries of science, technology and best practices in hydrocarbon extraction from tight formations.
To contribute to the development and well-being of society through research on energy production.
To train the next generation of petroleum engineers with intellectual merit and potential to benefit society.
To enhance the economic development of the State of Louisiana through scientific research projects on oil and gas.
To provide a platform for effective and efficient collaboration among academia, industry and State/Federal government.
To promote environmental stewardship with regard to the development of unconventional resources.
To empower qualified women, minorities and low-income students with an advanced education in engineering.
To disseminate knowledge on unconventional resources.

Academic Partners

News

1. MSL featured in the latest issue of La Louisiane:https://louisiana.edu/news-events/news/20180919/available-now-latest-la-louisiane-features-research-sports-and-more

2. AAPG interviews our Project Director, Dr. Mehdi Mokhtari:
https://www.aapg.org/publications/blogs/learn/article/Articleid/46337/interview-with-mehdi-mokhtari-mdash-university-of-louisiana-lafayette

3. The Advocate announces UL lead in TMS research:
https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/business/article_60a78ae8-fc80-11e7-af86-470d77640802.html

4. USM Joins Consortium to Study Tuscaloosa Marine Shale
http://news.usm.edu/article/usm-joins-consortium-study-tuscaloosa-marine-shale

5. Missouri S&T announces their participation in the TMS project
https://news.mst.edu/2018/01/missouri-st-to-participate-in-9-7m-oil-gas-exploration-project-in-southeastern-u-s/news.mst.edu/2018/01/missouri-st-to-participate-in-9-7m-oil-gas-exploration-project-in-southeastern-u-s/

6. UL announces $9.7 million grant for the oil and gas consortium:
https://louisiana.edu/news-events/news/20180118/97-million-grant-fuels-creation-oil-and-gas-consortium-ul-lafayette

7. DOE publishes article on $30 million investment for unconventional research:
https://www.energy.gov/articles/department-energy-invest-30-million-boost-unconventional-oil-and-natural-gas-recovery