The KBH Energy Center connects academia and industry, fueling collaboration and advancing energy solutions.
This collaboration among UT Austin’s McCombs School of Business, School of Law, Cockrell School of Engineering, and Jackson School of Geosciences, allows the Center to offer students a comprehensive view of energy and enrich the energy dialogue on campus and beyond.
We connect industry leaders, energy experts, students, and faculty to create opportunities for engagement, conversation, and education.
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Annual Symposium and Honoree Dinner
September 11, 2026
Industry Event
Bringing together energy leaders, experts, and academia to drive the future of energy. To summary of the 2025 event, view this article.
Roger Bonnecaze, Dean, Cockrell School of Engineering at UT Austin
Shane Young
Brandon Joe, Energy Studies Minor Student
2025 KBH Energy Symposium – Conversation with Darren Woods, Chairman and CEO of ExxonMobil and Jack Balagia, The KBH Energy Center’s Executive Director.
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This article was written by Jack Balagia, Executive Director, KBH Energy Center, University of Texas at Austin When I sat down with ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods at the KBH Energy Center Symposium in Austin earlier this month before a crowd of 600 energy industry professionals and University of Texas students, I was reminded of something […]
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Meet Katie Strickland, Chemical Engineering major from the Class of 2025. During our Midland trek, she discovered a new passion that shifted her career goals. The experience opened her eyes to the energy industry and helped her realize she wanted to be in the middle of the oil and gas world. She now works as a Field Engineer (EDRP) at Enterprise Products in Midland. We love seeing how real-world experiences can inspire students to find their path.
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