Energy consortium will advance energy research and education workforce
The University of Texas at Austin is leading a new energy consortium in partnership with six New Mexico and Texas universities and two national laboratories for development of the Permian Energy Development Laboratory. The memorandum of understanding reflects a shared goal of conducting advanced energy research, educating the next generation of energy professionals, and supporting energy-intensive communities and the natural resources on which they depend.
The Permian Basin is a unique energy and environmental resource spanning Texas and New Mexico. It is the largest petroleum-producing basin in the United States. It is also a major producer of solar and wind power and has the capacity to launch the next generation of energy resources.
“The Permian Basin drives the global landscape of energy technologies, providing significant economic benefits to local communities in the region, the states of Texas and New Mexico, and the United States economy,” said Brian Korgel, Rashid Engineering Regents Chair Professor in the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering and director of the UT Energy Institute. “Collaborating paves the road for future economic resiliency across the region and increased sustainability.”
