What is UH Energy?

UH Energy is an umbrella for efforts across the University of Houston system to position the university as a strategic partner to the energy industry by producing trained workforce, strategic and technical leadership, research and development for needed innovations and new technologies. That’s why UH is the Energy University.

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Leading Energy: University of Houston Creates Energy Transition Institute with $10 Million Commitment from Shell
By Chris Stipes

March, 2022

A $10 million gift from Shell USA, Inc. and Shell Global Solutions (US) Inc. has enabled the University of Houston (UH) to establish the Energy Transition Institute focused on the production and use of reliable, affordable and cleaner energy for all through a just and equity-driven pathway.

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UH Researchers Develop 3D Imaging Technique to Understand How Dendrites Form in Batteries
By: Karn Dhingra

March, 2022

As the world lessens its dependence on fossil fuels, industries and manufacturers are turning to lithium-ion batteries to power the machines that make modern life possible.

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Tracking Disruptions: Bauer Researcher Uses Big Data to Track Oil Refinery Disruptions
By: Julie Bonnin

March, 2022

New research from the C.T. Bauer College of Business uses big data to track operational disruptions at U.S. oil refineries that cause significant reductions in production capacity.

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Fact-check: With time and money, US can replace banned Russian imports with domestic oil
By Madison Czopek

March, 2022

As Russia’s aggression toward Ukraine has intensified, so has criticism of the U.S. buying Russian oil.

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Drawing on an array of academic and research resources, UH Energy serves as a strategic partner to the industry, producing specialized personnel, innovative scholars and technological experts from the more than 8,000 students pursuing energy-related careers.

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31Energy-related Undergraduate Programs
46Graduate and Professional Programs
1stIn the Nation Subsea Engineering Master's Program
11Energy-related Graduate Certificates
35%Students in Energy-related Degree Programs
25Energy Advisory Board Members
37Research Centers

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Features in Energy

Leading Energy: University of Houston Creates Energy Transition Institute with $10 Million Commitment from Shell By Chris Stipes

UH Researchers Develop 3D Imaging Technique to Understand How Dendrites Form in Batteries By: Karn Dhingra

Tracking Disruptions: Bauer Researcher Uses Big Data to Track Oil Refinery Disruptions By: Julie Bonnin

Fact-check: With time and money, US can replace banned Russian imports with domestic oil By Madison Czopek

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Recent UH Energy Videos

Leading Energy: University of Houston Creates Energy Transition Institute with $10 Million Commitment from Shell
By Chris Stipes

UH Researchers Develop 3D Imaging Technique to Understand How Dendrites Form in Batteries
By: Karn Dhingra

Tracking Disruptions: Bauer Researcher Uses Big Data to Track Oil Refinery Disruptions
By: Julie Bonnin

Fact-check: With time and money, US can replace banned Russian imports with domestic oil
By Madison Czopek