The University of Houston (UH) has announced a five-year, $10 million commitment from Shell USA and Shell Global Solutions to help launch an initiative focused on the production and use of reliable, affordable, and cleaner energy through a just and equity-driven pathway. 

The Energy Transition Institute, for which UH aims to raise more than $52 million, will focus on hydrogen, carbon management, and circular plastics, which are critical to the global energy sector’s shift toward decarbonization. After the institute is launched, Shell scientists are expected to work side by side with faculty and students on each of the core areas.

“Houston is poised, like no other city, to lead the energy transition and the Energy Transition Institute will be essential in pursuit of that goal,” said UH president Renu Khator, “Along with advancing energy equity and social impacts in our communities, Shell’s generous gift will help UH maintain its leadership role in the energy transition.”

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