Petroleum Research Center (PERC) at the University of Utah was organized for promoting innovative research and graduate training applied to the development of efficient cost-effective and environmentally benign methods of oil and gas production, transportation and processing. PERC is a University recognized center and operates within the Department of Chemical Engineering. PERC has been awarded the highly coveted status of the State of Utah Center of Excellence since 2000. Important components of PERC research are:

• Current Project

The broad range of current sponsored research projects point to the future directions being taken by PERC, as do the new projects in development by PERC faculty and Associates. Also refer to People and Publications for additional information about current activities.


• Recent Project

Four large DOE and industry-sponsored projects, together with a Center of Excellence grant from the State of Utah, laid the groundwork on which PERC was founded in the year 2000. The research results of these projects can be reviewed in the Publications section.

• Research News

Coalbed Methane Workshop 2003
Utah's Oil Sands - History and Summary of Resources