A team of researches at WVU is focusing on advancing the shale gas sector of West Virginia.

The team’s research focuses on advancing technologies that assist in shale gas development in West Virginia while also reducing potential hazards.

By advancing West Virginia gas development, the team hopes that the state will set an example all over the county. 

Dr. John Hu, a director on the team, is excited about the potential of the research.

“So the idea is just to take advantage of the low cost material and then produce a valuable product. So that to benefit the state economy so as, that’s as a state college in West Virginia so that one of our missions,” said Hu. 

The team will present its findings in front of industry and government leaders.