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Hydrogen Research at UT Austin

The University of Texas at Austin conducts cutting-edge applied research to advance knowledge, drive innovation in hydrogen technologies, and prepare the next generation of scientists and engineers

UT Austin Hydrogen

Hydrogen plays an important role in emerging strategies to reduce emissions, strengthen domestic energy systems, and support industrial innovation. The UT Energy Institute advances research and analysis across hydrogen production pathways, life cycle emissions, carbon management, infrastructure development, and policy design. This page provides access to research publications, expert insights, and news related to hydrogen initiatives at UT Austin and beyond.

Related hydrogen research and initiatives

Determining Life Cycle Emissions of Hydrogen Production 45V

Aug. 1, 2024
Context of the 45V clean hydrogen production tax credit (45V PTC) under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

UT collaborates with hydrogen energy hub

Oct. 24, 2023
The University of Texas at Austin is partnering with a new regional energy center, the HyVelocity Hub, to help bring the benefits of hydrogen energy to local communities vulnerable to pollution, the University announced on Oct. 13.

Can hydrogen be green? The debate heats up as the White House pours $7 billion into hydrogen hubs

Oct. 19, 2023
President Joe Biden is investing $7 billion in seven hydrogen hubs to promote clean hydrogen production, aiming to reduce emissions from its current production process amidst the debate over whether it should be produced as "blue" or "green" hydrogen

A $1.2 billion hydrogen hub promises clean energy and jobs on the Gulf Coast

Oct. 18, 2023
With funding from the Biden administration’s infrastructure law, the HyVelocity Hub is a consortium of seven energy-producing companies. The hub will advance the development of clean energy and bring jobs to the Gulf Coast area.
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Hydrogen Day 10.08

In Austin, at the University of Texas campus, the Energy Institute hosts a full-day event for Hydrogen Day, curated for students, faculty, staff, industry and policy leaders, to highlight clean hydrogen research, innovative policy, industry perspectives, entrepreneurial endeavors, and workforce development progressing clean hydrogen as a crucial player in energy decarbonization in Texas and beyond. More details on the 2026 programming will be available soon.

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