Visit and Connect with NETL

NETL is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory dedicated to innovating and accelerating the nation’s energy solutions in hydrocarbon, geothermal energy and critical minerals production. With research sites in Albany, Oregon; Morgantown, West Virginia; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, NETL operates as one laboratory to create advanced energy technologies that support DOE’s mission and enable affordable, reliable and secure energy to fuel human prosperity

Visiting NETL

NETL welcomes guests with official business related to the laboratories. To request access, please coordinate with your NETL federal contact, who will assist in submitting a formal request on your behalf. For general visit inquiries, click here: NETL Visit Request Form

Morgantown, West Virginia

GPS Coordinates:
39.67234,-79.977347

Address:
3610 Collins Ferry Rd.
Morgantown, WV 26505

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
R&D Plateau Gate

GPS Coordinates:
40.305078, -79.974987

Address:
626 Cochran Mill Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15236

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Administrative Plateau Gate

GPS Coordinates:
40.300521,-79.977682

Address
1538 Wallace Rd.
South Park, PA 15129

Albany, Oregon

GPS Coordinates:
44.623157,-123.120658

Address:
1450 Queen Avenue SW
Albany, OR 97321-2198

Site Access Guidelines

We look forward to welcoming you to NETL. Prior to arriving on-site, please review the following requirements for site entry:

Visitor Requirements

Must have an NETL host.
Must check in with security at the main entrance and obtain a visitor badge.
Required ID: in accordance with the REAL ID Act, individuals must present a REAL ID-compliant license/ID or another acceptable form of identification to access any NETL site. Alternative acceptable documents include a passport or U.S. government PIV badge.

Foreign National Visitors

Individuals who are not U.S. citizens must obtain approval for access by completing required documentation. Coordinate with your NETL host at least 45 days in advance of your visit.

Prohibited Articles

To maintain safety across all NETL sites, the following items are strictly prohibited. Possession of these items will result in denial of entry:

Firearms and explosives
Dangerous weapons
Illegal drugs and related paraphernalia
Hazardous radiological, chemical or biological materials

Photography and audio recording are not permitted. Please leave such devices in your vehicle.

R&D Tour

Tours of NETL’s cutting-edge laboratories may be coordinated through your NETL host. Personal protective equipment will be provided and must be worn in all areas indicated by your tour guide. Closed-toed shoes are required and must be worn during the tour.