University of Houston experts provided credible, real-time analysis after the U.S. captured Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro, providing insight on what this means for energy markets. (Credit Getty Images)
When the world woke up to the announcement that the U.S. had captured Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro, news organizations around the world urgently sought credible, real-time analysis to explain what it meant for energy markets, the oil and gas industry, and consumers. They turned to the University of Houston and UH Energy.
In the days following the geopolitical development, UH Energy experts emerged as leading national and international voices, providing context, clarity and insight at a moment of heightened global uncertainty with real economic consequences. UH Energy experts were sought out by top-tier national and international media as trusted voices to explain what geopolitical disruption in Venezuela means for energy markets, industry decision-making and U.S. economic security.
Collectively, from Jan. 3-12, UH Energy experts — including Ramanan Krishnamoorti, vice president for energy and innovation, and Ed Hirs, UH Energy fellow — were featured 545 times in media coverage, which was published across 34 different countries, reaching a potential audience of 2.3 billion people.
“As energy markets continue to evolve amid geopolitical change, UH is not reacting from the sidelines, rather we are helping lead the conversation,” Krishnamoorti said. “This is the model that UH Energy has been intentionally building toward: faculty expertise translated into public impact and academic excellence driving real-world relevance.”
Reach trend, Jan. 1-12
Top mentions by countries
UH Energy experts were prominently featured in the top-tier outlets shaping the global conversation, including The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, CBS News, ABC News, The Washington Post, The Times of India, Semafor and E&E News by Politico. The placements featured UH Energy alongside elite policy think tanks, as well as current and former government officials, as a trusted authority on energy geopolitics.
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And, at the same time, UH Energy experts anchored coverage in Texas’ most influential media markets — including Austin and Houston — underscoring UH’s role as The Energy University that media rely on for timely, informed analysis when global events intersect with energy markets and economic stability.
It is proof that UH’s reputation is being shaped not only by athletic and student success, and a rise in national rankings, but by scholarly insight, industry relevance and a growing role informing global conversations that matter.
What is UH Energy?
UH Energy is the University of Houston’s signature energy initiative that integrates research, education, industry and community engagement, and innovation to address the most pressing energy challenges of the 21st century. Located in the energy capital of the world, UH leverages multidisciplinary expertise across engineering, science, business, law and public policy to develop reliable, affordable, resilient and sustainable energy solutions.
UH Energy brings together UH’s energy-related talent and resources to produce a highly skilled workforce and strategic leadership for the evolving sector. It is recognized for research breakthroughs and technological innovations that drive today’s energy industry. This integrated approach spans the full energy system spectrum — from traditional hydrocarbons to renewables and emerging technologies — all guided by UH’s role as The Energy University®.