The University of Houston’s Center for Carbon Management in Energy (CCME) participated in the 2025 American EPC Projects Forum, joining more than 300 delegates and 40 speakers focused on LNG, hydrogen, ammonia, CCUS, and low-carbon fuels. Executive Director Charles McConnell highlighted the critical role of engineering excellence and carbon management in advancing the energy transition. Sessions on EPC risk allocation, modularization, supply-chain resilience, and carbon-capture integration underscored the need for practical, scalable solutions. CCME representatives, including PhD student Zhiyuan Li, engaged with industry leaders to discuss FOAK project challenges and strengthened partnerships essential for accelerating commercially deployable low-carbon technologies.

It was the ultimate energy showdown! The Coogs for Energy Hackathon unleashed the brightest minds at THE ENERGY UNIVERSITY®, pushing the limits of creativity and innovation to tackle real-world energy challenges. Dive into the highlights, celebrate the winning teams, and relive the key takeaways from industry leaders from this unforgettable event!

The University of Houston’s 38th Annual Earth & Atmospheric Sciences Student Research Conference featured a record 58 student projects on topics like geoscience, sustainability, and climate resilience. Held on May 8, the event fostered collaboration between students, faculty, and professionals, with standout research, such as Kennedy Potter’s study on carbon storage in reservoirs, highlighting real-world environmental solutions.