NICE³

The National Industrial Competitiveness through Energy, Environment, and Economics Program (NICE3) is a U.S. Department of Energy program designed to save energy, improve the environment and provide an economic boost to U.S. industry by promoting competitiveness through the development of commercialization of energy efficient goods, with state of the art energy efficient production technologies and practices.

DNR has been successful in securing two grants. The most recent being a zero emissions mechanical seal for use in petroleum and chemical processing pump. The technology will reduce downtime, increase seal life, and reduce harmful environmental effects that arise due to seal leakage.

Partners with DNR are LSU and ExxonMobil Chemical Processing Plant.