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The KBH Energy Center 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.

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.

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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

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Annual Symposium and Honoree Dinner

Annual Symposium and Honoree Dinner

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Upcoming Events

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2026 Energy Symposium

2026 Energy Symposium

  • September 11, 2026

  • Industry Event, KBH Council Event

Bringing together energy leaders, experts, and academia to drive the future of energy.

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Houston Energy and Climate Week 2026
Houston Energy and Climate Week 2026
September 13-18, 2026
Industry Event
From the moon landing to the energy transition, Houston has always been America’s launchpad. As the nation turns 250, AI and energy are colliding. HECW…
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Permian Energy Dialogues Event Opportunity
Permian Energy Dialogues Event Opportunity
September 15-16, 2026
Industry Event, Student Event
Exact location TBC. Event details: https://energy-dialogues.com/events/permian-energy-dialogues/ Student application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE6MJF48Xb-r8ETvvP7wYDhG-azfBsz_5466nFGhp-ykhyEg/viewform
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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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The Texas Energy Reference Design: Stress-Testing Load Growth Challenges for an AI Century

By Arushi Sharma Frank, KBH Energy Center Executive Council member, for The Center for Strategic and International Studies

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The Texas Energy Reference Design: Stress-Testing Load Growth Challenges for an AI Century
Chevron CEO Mike Wirth: Oil Price Buffers Are ‘Played Out’ As Risks From Iran War Increase

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Chevron CEO Mike Wirth: Oil Price Buffers Are ‘Played Out’ As Risks From Iran War Increase

Houston Business Journal’s Naomi Klinge reports on insights from Chevron CEO Mike Wirth at our Energy Symposium.

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Chevron’s Venezuela Oil Sales to Self-Fund Expansion, CEO Says

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Chevron’s Venezuela Oil Sales to Self-Fund Expansion, CEO Says

Bloomberg’s Kevin Crowley reports on remarks made by Chevron CEO Mike Wirth at our Energy Symposium.

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