Yury Issaev, Director at Fitch Ratings, will summarize Fitch’s Infrastructure & Project Finance Rating Criteria and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Project Rating Criteria. The Infrastructure & Project Finance criteria outline Fitch’s framework for rating debt instruments in the infrastructure sector, focusing on key risks such as revenue, supply, operation, and debt structure.

Weekly Energy Symposium ft. Mark McClure

What impact will you make during your Transition fellowship? Lead an investment thesis in an emerging scientific area of your interest (supported by the wider Transition team). Help us to build and engage with your community both on your campus, across campuses and beyond. Contribute to the end-to-end work of our investment team, pitching in with deal sourcing and due diligence where relevant. Work directly with some of Transition’s portfolio companies, using your knowledge, perspective and network to work through difficult problems collaboratively. Deadline: Please submit your application by September 30th. We’ll review applications on a rolling basis.

Where can you find Dr. Michael Webber and Professor John Butler on the first Monday of every month? Right here at the Clean Energy Office Hours, hosted in collaboration with the Austin chapter of CleanTX.

The Laboratory Director Jill Hruby Postdoctoral Fellowship is specifically designed to empower and cultivate early career researchers in the fields of engineering and science, fostering their passion for technical leadership careers in the realm of national security. Jill Hruby Fellows will embark on independent research endeavors that align with Sandia’s overarching mission: the development of cutting-edge technologies to ensure global peace. With the privilege of proposing their own research topics, fellows will gain unparalleled access to Sandia’s state-of-the-art facilities and collaborate with some of the nation’s most brilliant scientists and engineers.

The Truman Fellowship aims to foster creativity and stimulate exploration of science and technology and high-risk R&D by enabling the fellows to lead their own innovative research project. This highly competitive three-year fellowship aims to attract exceptional new Ph.D. scientists and engineers from across the nation.

Where can you find Dr. Michael Webber and Professor John Butler on the first Monday of every month? Right here at the Clean Energy Office Hours, hosted in collaboration with the Austin chapter of CleanTX.

Over 12 weeks, participants receive hands-on commercialization training, tailored mentorship from industry experts, and direct matchmaking with corporates, venture capitalists, and venture builders—both in Thailand and internationally. The program culminates in a market-ready proposal and a strong network of potential partners and investors to bring climate innovations to life.

We are pleased to host Dr. Dean Foreman, Chief Economist at the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) and President of USAEE, who will share insights from his most recent macroeconomic outlook and discuss key oil and gas market developments. This session will provide a timely mid-year reflection on the forces shaping energy markets in 2025, with space for interactive discussion and networking among professionals and students.

The Longhorn Energy Club (LEC) is the social hub for all things energy at the University of Texas at Austin. Open to undergraduate and graduate students from all university programs, our organization is focused on fostering connections between students and professionals for career development, academic collaborations, and interdisciplinary learning.