The University of Texas at Austin recently triumphed in the inaugural Blue Hydrogen Student Design Competition held in Texas. More than 200 students from UT Austin, UT San Antonio, and the University of Houston participated in the event, where they were challenged to devise a blue hydrogen production process. Known as 'Project BIA,' the competition stipulated the production of 250 MMscf/D of hydrogen with a focus on achieving over 90% CO2 capture for sequestration while addressing safety, operational, and environmental risks. The collaboration between UT Austin's Associate Professor David T. Dalle Molle and Professor Brian Korgel from UT's Energy Institute led to the competition's conception, aiming to train students in creating sustainable energy solutions. Professor Korgel praised the competition for positioning Texas as a frontrunner in hydrogen technology. The top teams from each university advanced to the final round, where they showcased their solutions to industry professionals from major companies like Air Products, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Dow, ExxonMobil, and Technip Energies. The winning team from UT Austin impressed the judges with their comprehensive approach, leading to a shortage of questions during the presentation. A total of $7,000 in prizes were awarded to the top-performing teams, emphasizing the importance of fostering innovation in the field of hydrogen production.