The University of Houston’s Energy Transition Institute (ETI), in collaboration with Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), successfully hosted the first trainer-led R&D GREET Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Model Workshop, bringing together more than 50 participants from industry, academia, and the Gulf Coast energy community.
The one-day workshop, held on August 14, 2025, marked the next big step of ANL’s Train the Trainer initiative, designed to expand local expertise in energy systems analysis and carbon management strategies.
Led by Dr. Yisha Xiang, Associate Professor in UH’s Department of Industrial Engineering, with support from Pradeep Vyawahare of ANL and Dr. Debalina Sengupta (UH ETI), the program provided participants with both foundational knowledge and hands-on training in the use of Argonne’s GREET (Greenhouse gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy use in Technologies) model.
“Leading the workshop was a rewarding experience,” said Dr. Xiang. “I enjoyed seeing participants actively engage with the concepts and exchange perspectives from their own industries. The interactive format also helped me grow as a facilitator, ensuring that the sessions were both informative and practical.”
The agenda included sessions on:
- Fundamentals of Life Cycle Assessment
- Fuel Cycle Analysis and Hands-on Training
- Applications in Hydrogen, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), and Sustainable Aviation Fuels
- Real-world applications across oil and gas, electric vehicles, and emerging energy technologies
“This workshop represents a critical step in educating local industries on tools for complex modeling and decision-making in carbon mitigation, policy development, and sustainability planning,” said Dr. Sengupta. “The enthusiasm we saw from industry leaders and students underscores the growing demand for expertise in energy systems analysis.”
The GREET model, developed by Argonne National Laboratory, is a widely used tool for evaluating the energy and environmental impacts of technologies across the energy landscape. By hosting this inaugural trainer-led session, UH and Argonne are advancing efforts to strengthen the energy ecosystem in the Southern states and support the transition toward a low-carbon future.
Learn more about Argonne and GPI’s Train the Trainer program here.