What is the Center for Carbon Management
The Center for Carbon Management in Energy (CCME) is a UH Energy creation that will have the capability and capacity at the ̽»¨ÊÓƵ to meet the lower carbon future energy transition challenges. Multi-disciplined, collaborative research from the required fields of engineering and science, business, law, regulatory and policy, as well as education for the marketplace, will be strategically aligned with our industry advisory board to address the needs of oil and gas, petrochemicals, and electric power markets.
The CCME will engage directly with these marketplace challenges to reduce carbon emissions that impact the climate and in doing so provide an accretive pathway for investment in the energy transition. We believe we are uniquely situated in Houston, aligned with our university energy advisory members, and purposely linked to global external collaborators, to impact the marketplace and provide the required solutions for the future.
Energy Sustainability is the Foundation
- Pursue all requirements in harmony –a balanced public view
- Global perspectives and Industry priorities -Developed and Developing worlds
- Embrace transformative approaches and policy to create the future
- New Energy ecosystems to transform science and technology development and investment in breakthrough materials, products, capabilities, and commerce

CCME Features
Our Mission
The Mission of the Center for Carbon Management in Energy (CCME) is to establish a globally recognized Carbon Management Center for Energy to identify the key challenges and solutions necessary to lead the lower carbon future for the energy industry and societal marketplace.
CCME is strategically driven by the challenges in oil and gas production, petrochemicals, and electric power sectors (including renewable energy platforms), as well as the entire energy value chain to consumer end use, to advance innovative and transformative solutions for a sustainable energy future.
Key Strengths and Capabilities
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Technology & Innovation
The CCME will engage in the key major markets of O&G, petrochemicals and electric power in cross-disciplined and collaborative technical and innovation research.
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Policay Law Regulations
The new low carbon future will demand a new approach to both assurance of performance and compliance to new regulations.
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Business Transformation & New Ecosystems
Carbon Management will impact all of the energy value chain and transform the fundamental economics and currencies that will recognize product and service values.
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Education for Societal Awareness
The CCME will utilize the broad and unbiased research and educational channels for the advancement of Sustainable Energy in Society.
CCME Participation in Industry Events
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ABC13 to host town hall on Texas grid disaster anniversary Thursday night
By ABC13February 10, 2022
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Manufacturing a Clean Energy Future: Climate Solutions Made in America
By House Select Committee on Climate CrisisFebruary 2, 2022
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The Future of Fossil Fuels
By Diana DavisJanuary 20, 2022
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2021 Midland CO 2 Conference
In-Person EventDecember 6-9, 2021
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Houston Strategy Forum: Energy Transition Symposium
In-Person EventSeptember 29, 2021
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2021 Texas Tribune Festival
Virtual FestivalSeptember 20-25, 2021
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RBN Energy Studio Sessions: It's A Gas - CO 2
Industry EventAugust 10, 2021
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IAGC CCUS Member Summit: Implications and Opportunities for the G&E Industry (Part 2)
Industry EventMay 4, 2021
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USEA Consensus: Unlocking the Energy Transition with the Keys to CCUS Commercialization
Industry EventApril 14, 2021
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USEA CONSENSUS Webinar: CCUS Dialogues Before the Roadshow
Zoom WebinarMay 6, 2020
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Houston Chronicle | UH energy expert lays out steps to make Houston the sustainable energy capital
Opinion by Charles McConnellMay 4, 2020
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Forbes Blog | The Top Five Legal Barriers To Carbon Capture And Sequestration In Texas
Authored by Tracy Hester and Elizabeth GeorgeNovember 19, 2019
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The Honorable Charles McConnell Receives 2019 Pioneer Award
EERC SolutionsOctober 1, 2019
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Video: Powering the Grid: Access, Affordability and Fuel Diversity
RealClear PoliticsMarch 29, 2019
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Reporter’s Notebook: If we want to save the world, should we start with Texas?
Houston ChronicleMarch 8, 2019
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Forbes Blog | Policies Or Technology? The Key To A Sustainable Energy Future
By Charles McConnellJanuary 4, 2019
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Forbes Blog | Any Green New Deal must involve the oil industry [Opinion]
By Charles McConnellJanuary 24, 2019
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Sustainability Means Survivability for the Oil and Gas Industry, World Abroad
By Matt ZborowskiJanuary 22, 2019