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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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For Industry Professionals

For Industry Professionals

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Annual Symposium and Honoree Dinner

Annual Symposium and Honoree Dinner

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Upcoming Events

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TJOGEL Annual Banquet

TJOGEL Annual Banquet

  • February 11, 2027

  • Invitation Only

We are pleased to announce that the 22nd Annual TJOGEL Banquet will be held on February 11, 2027 from 6 to 9PM. Please find the official Save the Date attached.

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Midland Trek
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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Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas’s 11th Annual Energy Conference
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas’s 11th Annual Energy Conference
November 10, 2026
Government, Industry Event
Registration information and agenda coming late summer.
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Roger Bonnecaze, Dean, Cockrell School of Engineering at UT Austin

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

Shane Young, Executive Vice President & CFO, Coterra Energy

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

William Citizen, Energy Studies Minor and Student Advisory Council

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

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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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KBH Energy Center Fellow Showcases Nuclear Energy Research at Conference in Japan

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KBH Energy Center Fellow Showcases Nuclear Energy Research at Conference in Japan

Written by Braden Pecora, UT Austin PhD Candidate in Mechanical Engineering and Kay Bailey Hutchison Computational Energy Fellow I recently had the opportunity to present my research at NUTHOS-15, an international conference on nuclear reactor thermal-hydraulics, operation, and safety, in Japan! I shared my work coupling SyTH, a thermal-hydraulics code we’ve been developing at UT […]

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