Join the Longhorn Energy Club for a discussion on materials development for climate tech between Brian Korgel, Director of the UT Energy Institute, and Danny Hellebusch, Vice President at Twelve.

Date/Time/Location: January 20, 2026, 4:00-5:00 PM, GLT 1.106

A special energy briefing covering the history and current events regarding the Latin American energy industry.

Date/Time/Location: January 21, 2026, 10:00-11:00 AM, GLT 4.102

The Longhorn Energy Club is launching its first general meeting of the Spring 2026 semester with Engie North America, a regional hub for the global low-carbon energy leader ENGIE based in Paris, France. ENGIE focuses on energy efficiency, renewable energy (wind, solar, storage), and natural gas supply. The topic of this event focuses on the technology behind trading power with renewable and flex gen fleets.

Date/Time/Location: January 29, 2026, 6:00-8:00 PM, EER 3.646

The Longhorn Energy Club and TEX-E are partnering for a monthly coffee chat to discuss all things energy! Socialize with LEC and TEX-E leadership to make new friends, hear from your peers, and enjoy a cup of Joe!

Date/Time/Location: January 30, 2026, 8:45-10:15 AM, Lucky Lab Coffee @ Gates-Dell Complex

Discover the incredible career journey of Ade Ajala, SVP, Lubricants Americas at Shell-a global leader whose path spans South Africa, Europe, China, and the Americas. With nearly two decades at Shell and a background that bridges industrial chemistry, information systems, and computational linguistics, Ade brings a rare blend of technical depth and strategic leadership.

In this talk, Ade will share insights on driving transformation, leading with purpose, and building a meaningful career across industries and borders.

Date/Time/Location: February 5, 2026, 4:00-5:00 PM, MBB 1.210

Join the Longhorn Energy Club for a discussion on energy careers and professional trajectories with a team from NRG Energy. NRG is a leading North American energy company based in Houston, Texas, whose portfolio includes generation in natural gas, oil, nuclear, wind, utility-scale, and distributed solar.

Date/Time/Location: February 10, 2026, 6:00-8:00 PM, EER 3.646

The Longhorn Energy Club and TEX-E are partnering for a monthly coffee chat to discuss all things energy! Socialize with LEC and TEX-E leadership to make new friends, hear from your peers, and enjoy a cup of Joe!

Date/Time/Location: February 13, 2026, 8:45-10:15 AM, Lucky Lab Coffee @ Gates-Dell Complex

A quick recap on the latest news in the energy sector since January 2026.

Date/Time/Location: February 18, 2026, 10:00-11:00 AM, GLT 4.102

Join the Longhorn Energy Club for a discussion on nuclear power.

A quick recap on the latest news in the energy sector since February 2026.

Date/Time/Location: March 26, 2026, 10:00-11:00 AM, GLT 4.102

Five days of talks and networking with hundreds of energy leaders from around the globe. Hosted by the UT Energy Institute and Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center. Co-hosted by the Longhorn Energy Club. Learn more here.

Date/Time/Location: April 6-10, 2026, all-day, San Jacinto Hall

The final general meeting of the spring semester focusing on a discussion of renewable energy asset management.

Join the Longhorn Energy Club for an end of year ice cream social.

A quick recap on the latest news in the energy sector since April 2026.

Date/Time/Location: May 1, 2026, 10:00-11:00 AM, CPE 2.222