Two UT PGE Alumni Receive Cockrell School Distinguished Engineering Awards
Every year at spring commencement, the Cockrell School of Engineering honors its alumni with the Distinguished Engineering Alumni Awards.
UT Austin Fuels the Energy Capital of the World
Leading energy faculty at The University of Texas at Austin shared an update on the innovative research and programs taking place on the Forty Acres during the first-ever UT Energy Summit in Houston.
Research Sheds Light on Mysteries of Methane Hydrates
Methane hydrates — flammable ice-like compounds found in rocks deep beneath the sea — are gaining interest as a potential source of natural gas, but there is still much to discover about the long-term viability of such an energy source, and the environmental impact.
The Hunt: Oil, Engineering and UT Austin
From the LeDuc Woodbend Fields in Edmonton, Canada, to the Eagle Ford Shale in San Antonio, UT PGE went on a hunt with an award-winning film crew last summer to capture the department’s rich 83-year history and its influence on Texas and the world.
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Welcome to the Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. Petroleum engineering is an exciting field of professionals dedicated to providing energy that powers a modern society. Our department is committed to educating the next generation of petroleum engineering leaders who will improve our quality of life. PGE is home to the #1 petroleum engineering graduate program and the #2 petroleum and geosystems engineering undergraduate program. Our tradition of excellence stems from strong curriculum, world-class faculty educators, and an unmatched research program.
Tadeusz W. Patzek
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The Cockrell Family Chair in Engineering #11 and The Lois K. & Richard D. Folger Leadership Chair
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About CPGE
The Center for Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering (CPGE) is the research arm of the PGE department that produces innovative faculty and student research. The top-rated program conducts $20 million annually in research through nine major sponsored areas with more than 50 corporate partners.
