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The Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) is unleashing the full potential of America’s hydrocarbon and geothermal resources to provide affordable, reliable, and secure energy. Through applied innovation and U.S. energy leadership, HGEO develops and advances breakthrough technologies that lower costs and power American prosperity, freedom, and human flourishing. By leveraging America’s hydrocarbon and geothermal resources, HGEO works to enhance reliable baseload power, strengthen grid reliability, and improve long-term energy security for communities nationwide.
Areas of Focus
Coal and Carbon Utilization
Accelerating coal conversion into value-added products and supporting carbon capture, transport, and storage with a focus on enhanced oil and gas recovery
Advanced Energy Systems
Strengthening the reliability of our energy system and bolstering America’s competitiveness and supply chain security through demonstrating advanced energy systems
Natural Gas Regulation
Reviewing applications for import and/or export of natural gas under the Natural Gas Act
Natural Gas Regulation
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Monthly Imports and Exports
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Engagement
Engaging with industry, academia, federal and state governments, and international partners
Funding
Investing in research of technologies that could produce an abundance of domestic fossil energy and critical minerals
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HGEO Careers and Internships
HGEO is looking for enthusiastic, driven professionals to join our team and help define the future of energy. We are seeking highly skilled individuals who are passionate about advancing HGEO's mission to unleash the full potential of America’s hydrocarbon and geothermal resources to provide affordable, reliable, and secure energy.
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Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office
Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office
U.S. Department of Energy
Forrestal Building
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20585