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Energy industry leaders commit $1.6M to UH petroleum program
Date:7/30/2008

to provide students hands-on experience. In recognition, the laboratory will be named the Devon Energy Petroleum Engineering Laboratory.

"We are looking forward to a strong partnership with the university as it moves forward with plans to prepare the next generation of petroleum engineers to overcome the vast challenges we face in the future," said Devon President John Richels, "We are certain the program will be a great resource for our operations in Houston as we continue to recruit young engineers to fill a growing number of positions within our company."

Devon, the largest U.S.-based independent oil and natural gas producer, is a pioneer in some of the most challenging oil and natural gas producing regions in the world, such as the Gulf of Mexico deepwater, the oil sands of Alberta and the Barnett Shale of north Texas. While the company's headquarters are in Oklahoma City, it has a major presence in Houston and Calgary. Devon has been a strong supporter of the University of Houston for many years.

"Support from companies such as Marathon and Devon underscores the need for a petroleum engineering undergraduate program in this region," said Joseph W. Tedesco, Elizabeth D. Rockwell Endowed Chair and dean of engineering. "We are grateful that both companies decided to support our program with their generous gifts, which in turn is an investment in the long-term stability of the regional workforce."

Both companies' support will bolster the petroleum engineering program, considered a cornerstone in the university's goal to become a leader in energy research and education. The University of Houston also leads the Lone Star Wind Alliance and is home to substantial research efforts in alternative fuels, energy conservation and energy systems integration.

The new Bachelor of Science degree in petroleum engineering is expected to help alleviate concerns about the energy sector's aging workforce. Energy education and degre
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Contact: Eric Gerber
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713-743-8189
University of Houston
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