The Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center aspires to be the nation’s pre-eminent energy center focused on the critical energy issues and challenges facing our planet.

As a multidisciplinary endeavor of the University of Texas Law, McCombs Business, Cockrell Engineering, and Jackson Geosciences School, the Energy Center achieves this mission by leveraging the resources and talents of these schools and by collaborating with the many other schools, centers, and areas of study that comprise the unparalleled collection of energy-related talent, expertise, and knowledge at the University of Texas.

Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison

Texas is, of course, the energy industry leader in America. We do have a global impact, and by educating future energy leaders of America, we will continue to influence the world. The focus of the center is education for our students and convening experts and leaders in the energy sector to explore the most pressing issues facing the energy industry today.

Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison

Founding Member

What We Do

Powering Energy Through Collaboration

The KBH Energy Center combines academic coursework with real-world experiences to prepare future energy leaders. It also offers opportunities for industry professionals to network, share insights, and engage in meaningful dialogue on industry challenges and opportunities.

Student Programming
Student Programming

Gathering students from all across the campus who are interested in exploring and learning about the energy industry for events, programs, advisory councils, and more.

Industry Programming
Industry Programming

Explore our industry events and working groups.

Test

Test

Annual Symposium and Honoree Dinner

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

Our Approach

Fueling Connection, Conversation, and Education

Promote and facilitate
Promote and facilitate

the education and experience of the next generation of energy leaders.

Inspire, support, and strengthen
Inspire, support, and strengthen

fact-based discussion, study, and analysis of critical energy issues, challenges and developments by convening energy leaders, experts, and other stakeholders, and by disseminating information that advances energy intelligence and awareness.

Shape the future of energy
Shape the future of energy

by connecting and facilitating interaction and discourse between and among scholars and students from the University of Texas, industry leaders, legislators, policymakers, and regulators.

Our Impact

Engaging Students & Shaping Policy

Every year, the KBH Energy Center impacts hundreds of students, professionals, and surrounding organizations.

30+

Events Annually

400+

Students Engaged

150+

Industry Council Members

16

Interdisciplinary Courses

9

Students Treks

Make an Impact on the
Future of Energy

Attend an Event
Attend an Event
Join Our Council
Join Our Council
Sponsor the Center
Sponsor the Center