Bauer Energy Experiential Learning Program - March 2022
Delve into completed and ongoing experiential learning projects focusing on energy, sustainability, and innovation. Explore initiatives with various clients and sponsors, addressing crucial topics such as renewables, low carbon energy, and climate change impact. The program offers a unique opportunity for students to engage in real-world projects, contributing to environmental awareness and economic development.
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Bauer Energy Experiential Learning Program March, 2022
Experiential Learning Projects Completed Project Client/Sponsor Timing Innovation and Marketing and Contracting Oilfield Services Company Fall 2018 Renewables in Houston and Potential Impact on Job Growth and Economic Development Non-Profit Fall 2018 Data Driven Applications in O&G and Potential Impact on Job Growth and Economic Development Non-Profit Fall 2018 Feasibility of Solar Facilities on UH Campus (Retrofitting Existing Structures) UH Office of Sustainability Spring 2019 Feasibility of Solar Facilities on UH Campus (Future Structures) UH Office of Sustainability Fall 2019 Low Carbon Energy Scenarios for Houston Non-Profit Spring 2020 Climate Change and Sustainability Activities in Upstream Oil & Gas Upstream Oil and Gas Company Spring 2020
Experiential Learning Projects Completed (cont.) Project Client/Sponsor Timing Houston as the Low Carbon Energy Capital (Four Initiatives Covering Carbon Capture Use and Storage, Hydrogen Economy, Low Carbon Electricity Grid, Circular Plastics Economy) GEMI, UH Energy, Center for Houston s Future Summer/Fall 2020 Comprehensive economic, environmental, safety, and community evaluation of a new pipeline technology Start-up Company Spring 2021 Options to achieve ESG certification for a new business in upstream oil and gas Start-up Company Spring 2021 Case Competition - Challenge was about making the company s Permian Basin oil and gas business more sustainable Upstream Oil and Gas Company Spring 2021 Research Support for Implementation of University of Houston Strategic Plan UH Provost Spring 2021 + Evaluation of Biofuels Venture Investment Options Private Equity Company Fall 2021
Experiential Learning Projects Underway Project Client/Sponsor Timing Climate Risks to Fossil Fuel Power Generation Assets Houston Advanced Research Center Fall 2021 New Markets in Renewable Energy and Other High Growth Industries Electro-mechanical equipment company Spring 2022 Product Total Cost of Ownership and Environmental Footprint Study Oilfield product company Spring 2022 New Sustainable Energy Markets for an Online Commodity Trading Platform Commercial software company Spring 2022 Semester-long case competition Reducing carbon footprint of Permian Basin upstream operations Upstream Oil and Gas company Spring 2022 Semester-long entrepreneurship challenge Utilization of captured GHGs (CH4 and CO2) International Supermajor Spring 2022
Sample Project Scope Topic - Electrification of US Exploration and Production Operations The world requires a more sustainable energy system that can provide modern, affordable, and reliable energy to a growing global population while reducing energy-related greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution and other environmental impacts. US oil and gas operators are aiming to make the industry more sustainable with growing focus on reducing the carbon footprint of the upstream value chain. One approach is to increase electrification of operations currently using diesel or natural gas as fuel. Teams will address the following for the Permian basin, one of the largest US oil and gas production basins: Estimate the current energy consumption and fuel sources for the upstream value chain (drilling, completion, and production operations) in the Permian Basin. Identify the electrification options for each phase of the upstream value chain (for both operators and service providers) and document barriers for increased electrification. Estimate the aggregate increase in electricity load that would result from scenarios that would electrify 50% and 100% of upstream operations. Assess the associated capital requirements by industry and where would the capital come from? Compare the projected aggregate increase in electricity demand to the current capacity plans (by generation mix) of ERCOT in the Permian region Assess the current level of electricity-based services and the plans of key suppliers
Sample Project Scope (continued) Format Three teams of 3-4 students each, mix of Bauer graduate and undergraduate Greg Bean, Executive Director of GEMI, will be the faculty advisor who guides students on the research and deliverables Student work to be based on publicly available information with most able to be done remotely with occasional virtual or in-person team meetings as necessary Timing Applications due by end of day on January 31, kickoff in first half of February 2022, and final presentations immediately after Spring Semester final exams (week of May 16, 2022) Deliverables A one-page executive summary (written in prose style format) delivered 3 days before final presentation 30 minute presentation (10-12 slides plus appendix) on research findings and recommendations at client s office Client Role Provide research topic and scope Attend kickoff meeting and provide company overview thoughts on topic and areas for investigation Meets with teams virtually every two weeks via conference calls to answer questions Provide venue and audience for final presentation Contribution of $10000
