Nuclear Safety From the Ground Up

As Texas invests heavily in advanced nuclear energy, safety is taking center stage. UT Austin Researchers with the Cockrell School of Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin are helping make nuclear power safer from the ground up – using cutting-edge seismic modeling, AI-enabled monitoring, and advanced sensing technologies to identify risks before they become problems. Their work is helping strengthen grid reliability, support energy security, and build public confidence in the next generation of nuclear energy.

UT Startup Advances Hydrogen Breakthroughs with Seed Fund Investment

The UT Seed Fund is helping launch Celadyne Technologies, a startup tackling one of hydrogen energy’s biggest barriers—efficiency and durability—using advanced membrane technology, in order to scale hydrogen solutions for defense, transportation, and industrial applications.

New SEC Reporting Plan May Not Sway Energy Cos.

Law360 (May 15, 2026, 8:15 PM EDT) — The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission wants to let publicly traded companies move from a quarterly to a semiannual earnings reporting schedule, but energy industry volatility and investor expectations may make oil and gas firms reluctant to embrace the option.

Former US Lawmakers Urge Deeper Seoul-Washington Industrial Cooperation

During a visit to Seoul, our Executive Council member and former Congressman Bill Flores emphasized the opportunity ahead: “Today, we face the challenges with artificial intelligence… and with energy and power. And I think those are areas, by working together and collaborating, that we can win and be stronger (together).”

Water Use Requirements For Data Centers in Texas

Data centers could account for 3%–9% of Texas water use by 2040, according to a new white paper by the Bureau of Economic Geology and COMPASS. It highlights the need for better coordination across energy, infrastructure, and water planning.