Colorado Norway Clean Energy Transition Research and Educational Collaboration
ColNor is a collaborative initiative between Norway and Colorado, focused on advancing research and education in fields related to energy and carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS). Drawing inspiration from successful partnerships like the NorTex Petroleum Cluster and the Petroleum Research School of Norway (NFiP), ColNor builds on a history of cooperation between Norway and the US in energy and sustainability.
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ColNor offers students unique opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research and education focused on sustainable energy and carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS). Through ColNor, students can participate in short-term exchange programs (STEP) with top universities in Colorado and gain hands-on experience with renewable energy and CO2-based technologies. ColNor also organizes energy seminars, conferences, and researcher exchanges, fostering collaboration between academia and industry. Students will benefit from exposure to both fossil and renewable energy technologies, preparing them for careers in the evolving energy sector and addressing critical challenges in sustainable energy production.