coal research

A Wyoming-based company foresees a different use for Powder River Basin coal, one that potentially could be more climate friendly. However, some nearby residents still are concerned about the act of mining coal.

The coal commercialization facility near Gillette that was the recipient of the "Overcoming Adversity" award from the Mid-American Economic Development Council. It recognizes projects, initiatives, or best practices in a community that are meant to overcome challenges faced by communities, states, or regions to provide a stronger future.

Office and lab spaces are available at the site for use in research and development. The University of Wyoming's School of Energy Resources will also have a presence at the facility. Earlier discussions between businesses and local officials indicated that there was a need for facilities that could host projects on a larger scale than what could be housed in research and development labs.

The Advanced Carbon Products Innovation Center (ACPIC) was expected to finish construction north of Gillette at the Fort Union Industrial Complex by…