The Future of Energy Starts Here

The KBH Energy Center at The University of Texas at Austin connects academia and industry, fueling collaboration and advancing energy solutions.

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At the intersection of business, law, engineering, and geoscience, the KBH Energy Center delivers a unique, interdisciplinary perspective on the evolving energy landscape.

The Center offers students a comprehensive view of energy and enriches the energy dialogue on campus and beyond.

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We connect industry leaders, energy experts, students, and faculty to create opportunities for engagement, conversation, and education.

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Bracewell Lunch Panel

February 2, 2027
Invitation Only, KBH Council Event

Join the KBH Energy Center and Bracewell for a special NAPE week kick-off lunch. We’ll feature an engaging panel conversation on emerging trends at the intersection of energy and technology – including the electrification of the oil field and the growing power demands driven by data centers and AI.

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Midland Trek

November 9-12, 2026

Student Event

🚨 Applications are NOW OPEN for our Midland Trek! 🤘 📅 November 9-12, 2026 📍 Midland, TX Go beyond the classroom and experience…

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John Goodenough Materials Innovation Symposium

November 12-13, 2026

Industry Event, Student Event

In honor of John Goodenough, battery pioneer, professor in the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering and winner of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. This…

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Together with our colleagues across the Forty Acres, we will break down boundaries between law, policy, business and engineering to shape the future of energy — from oil and gas, to wind and solar, to energy storage and nuclear power.

Roger Bonnecaze, Dean, Cockrell School of Engineering at UT Austin

The Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center continues to be the pre-eminent energy center, providing a forum to discuss and explore the critical issues facing energy markets today and in the future.

Shane Young, Executive Vice President & CFO, Coterra Energy

The KBH Energy Studies Minor covers everything you need to know about energy, from different forms, applications in the real-world, and its overall importance. The Student Advisory Council connects you with like-minded students who are passionate about energy and hosts learning and networking events, so you can continue to expand your knowledge and reasoning.

William Citizen, Energy Studies Minor and Student Advisory Council

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Fueling the Future – Student Impact of the KBH Energy Center

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Podcast

Turning Renewable Credits Into Project Financing

In the latest episode of the Energy Capital Podcast, UT Austin’s Dr. Joshua D. Rhodes, PhD sits down with Cris Eugster, Co-Founder and CEO of Ever.green and former COO of CPS Energy, to explore how long-term REC contracts can unlock financing for renewable energy development.

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Explorer’s Mindset: Successful Explorers Follow the Money, Not Just Oil

In this article for AAPG Explorer, KBH Energy Center Lecturer Jonathan Rotzien explores the importance of business acumen in the energy industry. Drawing on insights from industry leaders, Rotzien highlights how financial literacy, strategic decision-making and understanding long-term profitability contribute to successful oil and gas exploration.

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