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The Permian Powers Energy Security

November 15-16, 2023 | Midland, TX | Midland County Horseshoe Arena

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About the Event

Insight into Global Energy Security, Inflation, and the latest Trends & Technologies

The world has turned to America’s always-reliable energy producers to stabilize decades of over weighted, foreign influence on supply—and prices. What’s next for U.S. producers and how do they navigate the near-term and long-term future as markets shift, economic factors flux, and new technologies develop?

Gain insights from industry executives and expert analysts at Hart Energy LIVE’s 30th Annual Executive Oil Conference and Exhibition, held November 15-16, 2023 at the Midland County Horseshoe Arena.

Stay informed on developments within the U.S. and Permian Basin from a diverse group of leaders and speakers while engaging with influential industry executives that no other event attracts.

Key Topics to be Covered

Join us in November when industry leaders will discuss topics such as:

  • The World-class Permian
  • M&A: Barrels in the Ground
  • Delaware North, Central & South
  • Midland Basin North, Central & South
  • Midstream & Transmission
  • Investing in the Permian Basin

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Meet Our Speakers

You’ll hear from speakers representing the most active players, from the financial community to the producers’ C-suites.
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Michael Bodino

Managing Director, Energy Investment Banking, Texas Capital

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Molly Determan

President, Energy Workforce & Technology Council

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Ryan Duman

Director, US Upstream Research, Wood Mackenzie

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Duane Germenis

Founder & President, Intelligent Water Solutions

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Jay C. Graham

Chairman & CEO, Spur Energy Partners

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Travis Guidry

VP of Corporate Development & Investor Relations, Surge Energy America

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Austin Harbour

Managing Director, Energy & Power Investment Banking, Piper Sandler & Co.

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Chris Harich

COO, XRI

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Sammy Haroon

Founder & CEO, AlphaX Decision Sciences

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Matthew Herpich

Managing Partner, Conduit Power

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Sonu Johl

Managing Director & Co-Head, E&P Investment Banking, Raymond James

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Jesse Jones

Head of North America Upstream, Energy Aspects

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Ryan Keys

Co-Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, Triple Crown Resources LLC

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Stephen Lipscomb

Partner, Tailwater Capital

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Justin Mayorga

Vice President, Supply-Chain Research, Rystad Energy

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Patrick McWilliams

Partner, NGP

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James Meek

Manager, Asset Optimization, Vital Energy Inc.

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Walker Moody

President, Pickering Energy Partners

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Tim Perry

Vice Chairman, Global Energy Group, RBC Capital Markets

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Stephen Pratt

Senior Associate & Permian Analyst, Enverus Intelligence Research

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Steve H. Pruett

Founder & CEO, Elevation Resources LLC

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Billy Quinn

Managing Partner, Pearl Energy Investments

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Joe Quoyeser

Senior Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, LongPath Technologies Inc.

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Ann Rhoads

Managing Director, Gulf Capital Bank

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Sam Sledge

CEO, ProPetro

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Grant Swartzwelder

President, OTA Environmental Solutions

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Shashi Talya

Product Manager, Drilling Automation, Halliburton

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James Walter

Co-Chief Executive Officer, Permian Resources Inc.

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Day 1 Wednesday, November 15th

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11:30 AM
REGISTRATION OPENS 
1:00 PM

Welcome to the Executive Oil Conference 2023

Producing more than 5.7 MMbbl/d, the Permian Basin is the world’s most productive oil field, far exceeding that of Saudi Arabia’s Ghawar in daily output, making the U.S. the world’s largest oil producer again.

The basin is also surfacing more than 22 Bcf/d of associated gas that’s increasingly supplying LNG exporters on the Gulf Coast and, soon, to exporters on Mexico’s west coast.

And more formations remain untapped, resulting in hundreds of thousands of additional wells that are probable and possible in addition to the tens of thousands currently PDP and PUD.

As midstream operators continue to add more pipe capacity, operators continue to increase ROI and EUR with ongoing innovation in lateral placements and completions.

And all the while, basin leaders are further solving for emissions.

The 30th annual Executive Oil Conference gathers Permian and industry-wide oil leaders and addresses today's tasks for assured results for decades to come.

EOC Emcee:
Jordan Blum, Editorial Director, Hart Energy

1:05 PM

Heard at the Pond: The Water Breakthrough

From sourcing to recycling to disposal and seismic, these experts describe modern tacks in water-handling. Breakthroughs are being made in beneficial reuse—at a do-able price.

MODERATOR:
Jordan Blum, Editorial Director, Hart Energy 

SPEAKERS:
Duane Germenis,  Founder & President, Intelligent Water Solutions
Chris Harich, Chief Operating Officer, XRI

1:35 PM

Future Legends: The New U.S. Energy Talent

Concerns continue about sufficient talent availability in the Permian and in the U.S. oil and gas field in general. Some operators and service firms are making breakthroughs by pointing out that they are technology companies, as all field operations, development and advancement require extreme skill and application of the latest innovations. Here’s a look at how to recruit today.

MODERATOR:
Jordan Blum, Editorial Director, Hart Energy 

SPEAKER:
Molly Determan, President, Energy Workforce & Technology Council

1:55 PM

Oil Prices Up, Deal-Making Up, Money Up

Pickering Energy Partners’ outlook for commodity prices, as well as its insight in M&A and capital access analysis, consistently nails it. Here’s a preview of how to position for the coming quarters and beyond.

MODERATOR:
Nissa Darbonne, Editor-At-Large, Hart Energy

SPEAKER:
Walker Moody, President, Pickering Energy Partners

2:25 PM
Networking Break & Exhibitor Demo by Resource West
 
2:50 PM

Inventory & The M&A

Big buyers and big sellers are striking bid/ask sweet spots. Who holds the Permian inventory, who needs to buy more and who will likely be the sellers?

MODERATOR:
Jordan Blum, Editorial Director, Hart Energy

SPEAKER:
Ryan Duman, Director, US Upstream Research, Wood Mackenzie

3:10 PM

Permian OFS Activity Drivers - 2024: Growth Cycle or Bleak Future

As basin consolidation continues, operators work within cash flow and fewer startups are being funded to expand the economic boundaries of the Permian, where do OFS operators find growth opportunities today?

MODERATOR:
Jordan Blum, Editorial Director, Hart Energy

SPEAKER:
Justin Mayorga, Vice President, Supply-Chain Research, Rystad Energy 

3:30 PM

M&A: What's Next?

An advisor on multitudes of E&P mergers, RBC most recently helped negotiate the Civitas-Vencer deal. Its new vice chairman discusses the market and valuation trends as well as what's next in E&P consolidation.

MODERATOR:
Nissa Darbonne, Editor-At-Large, Hart Energy

SPEAKER:
Tim Perry, Vice Chairman, Global Energy Group, RBC Capital Markets 

3:55 PM

Efficiency and Sustainability: Triple Crown in the Southern Midland basin

Methane monitoring—and crucially, response—is among the highest ROR projects in an oil and gas company portfolio. Here’s an operator’s view on how to manage emissions compliance risks prudently.

MODERATOR:
Joe Quoyeser, Chief Commercial Officer, LongPath Technologies

SPEAKER:
Ryan Keys, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Triple Crown Resources LLC

4:25 PM

What's Going On in the Regulatory World - For Real?

Class VI well permitting is off to an anemic start. Land access continues to be constrained. New methane-emissions rules kick in Jan. 1, but what/where are they? What’s coming oil and gas producers’ way?

MODERATOR:
Chris Mathews, Senior Editor, Shale/A&D, Hart Energy

SPEAKERS:
Steve Pruett, President & CEO, Elevation Resources LLC and Chairman, IPAA
Grant Swartzwelder, President, OTA Environmental Solutions

5:00 PM
Networking reception
 
 
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Day 2 Thursday, November 16th

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7:30 AM
REGISTRATION OPENS & Networking BREAKFAST
8:30 AM

Welcome to the Executive Oil Conference 2023

8:35 AM

In the Money: The Next Investments

These private equity leaders behind startup-to-exit successes in the Lower 48 describe achievements, what next-fund investors are seeking and their outlooks for new startup opportunities in the U.S. oil and gas industry.

MODERATOR:
Nissa Darbonne, Editor-At-Large, Hart Energy

SPEAKERS:
Billy Quinn, Managing Partner, Pearl Energy Investments
Patrick McWilliams, Partner, NGP

9:05 AM

The Big Deal: Permian Consolidation

This transaction advisor has been in the middle of major Lower 48 transactions. Get the insider view of consolidation drivers, cost and how buyers are positioning to win the last acres of the great Permian frontier.

MODERATOR:
Jordan Blum, Editorial Director, Hart Energy

SPEAKER:
Greg Chitty, Managing Director, Jefferies

9:25 AM

The Next Price Cycle: Oil Futures

The Permian Basin’s got the supply. The world has the demand. But geopolitical risk and macroeconomic uncertainty are dominating outlooks. This analyst provides insight into what’s next for global crude fundamentals.

MODERATOR:
Jay Young, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, King Operating Corp.

SPEAKER:
Jesse Jones, Head of North America Upstream, Energy Aspects

9:45 AM

In-Basin: An OFS Chief's View 

Service pricing is getting soft, but what about 2024 budgets and plans? And what's the next-tech to surface more OOIP?

MODERATOR:
Jennifer Pallanich, Senior Editor, Technology, Hart Energy

SPEAKER:
Sam Sledge, Chief Executive Officer, ProPetro
 

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10:10 AM
Networking Break & Exhibitor demo by w energy software
 
10:40 AM

Permian Resources - Scaling Up the E&P 

Permian Resources has grown from zero in 2016 to over 400,000 net Permian acres today, producing some 300,000 boe/d. Learn more about the company’s success in Delaware Basin-focused growth..

MODERATOR:
Nissa Darbonne, Editor-At-Large, Hart Energy

SPEAKER:
James Walter, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Permian Resources Inc.

11:10 AM

Big Bucks: The Money

The S&P weighting of oil and gas equities has grown from a low of 2% to now 6%. What does this mean in terms of increasing some equity capital back into the business? And what kind of option is debt, at 5.50%-plus?

MODERATOR:
Nissa Darbonne, Editor-At-Large, Hart Energy

PANELISTS:
Michael Bodino, Managing Director, Energy Investment Banking, Texas Capital
Austin Harbour, Managing Director, Energy & Power Investment Banking, Piper Sandler & Co.
Sonu Johl, Managing Director & Co-Head, E&P Investment Banking, Raymond James
Ann Rhoads, Managing Director, Gulf Capital Bank

11:50 AM

Tech Talk: AI, Automation and Boots on the Ground

AI and machine learning, coupled with experts in the field and at central command centers, are lifting IPs and EURs in the Permian and throughout U.S. oil fields. Learn about in-field success here.

MODERATOR:
Jennifer Pallanich, Senior Editor, Technology, Hart Energy

PANELISTS:
Rafael Dias, Regional Manager, North America Land, Halliburton
Shashi Talya, Production Manager, Drilling Automation, Halliburton
Sammy Haroon, Founder & CEO, AlphaX Decision Sciences
James Meek, Manager, Asset Optimization, Vital Energy Inc.

12:30 PM
Networking Lunch

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1:30 PM

Heard in the Boardroom, Part I: Operator Frac-Side Chat

An unfiltered conversation on OFS-cost price deflation, the next formations, use of cash flow, increasing EURs, advancing the days-to-payback and managing for natgas volatility. And politics.

MODERATOR:
Jordan Blum, Editorial Director, Hart Energy

SPEAKER:
Steve Pruett, President and CEO, Elevation Resources LLC

1:50 PM

More Oil in Place + More Oil Formations: Surfacing it All

More formations in the Permian and throughout the Lower 48 hold promise. What will be tapped next and at what oil price will yet more become economic? Meanwhile, some say next-gen spacing has become way too aggressive. Is it? Or is further economic down-spacing still be possible?

MODERATOR:
Nissa Darbonne, Editor-At-Large, Hart Energy

SPEAKERS:
Jay Graham, Chairman & CEO, Spur Energy Partners LLC
Ryan Keys, Co-Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, Triple Crown Resources LLC

2:20 PM

Midstream Money

Learn here about the ongoing demand for more takeaway for both oil and natgas in the Permian. And what does midstream private equity think will be needed to help facilitate more flow west to Mexico’s Pacific Coast and southeast to the U.S. Gulf Coast.

MODERATOR:
Jordan Blum, Editorial Director, Hart Energy

SPEAKER:
Stephen Lipscomb, Partner, Tailwater Capital

2:40 PM

Geologically Viable: Permian Inventory

Geologically viable but relatively unproven Permian inventory will be at the forefront as high-quality locations breaking even below $50 become scarce. These roughly 80,000 additional locations break even between $50 and $70, extending inventory from 17 years to 32. Here’s the data.

MODERATOR:
Jordan Blum, Editorial Director, Hart Energy

SPEAKER:
Stephen Pratt, Senior Associate & Permian Analyst, Enverus Intelligence Research

3:00 PM
Networking Break 
 
3:30 PM

By Pipe, Power and LNG: Monetizing Associated Gas

Producers have more oil production potential. But what to do with that natural gas? These experts describe the different options for utilizing and monetizing associated gas to manage the Permian's now 22 Bcf/d of production.

MODERATOR:
Jordan Blum, Editorial Director, Hart Energy 

SPEAKERS:
Travis Guidry, VP of Corporate Development & Investor Relations, Surge Energy America
Matthew Herpich, Managing Partner, Conduit Power

4:10 PM
Conference Adjourns
 
 
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Robert Clarke

Vice PresidentWood Mackenzie

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Rob Cordray

Senior Vice PresidentRystad Energy

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Nissa Darbonne

Executive Editor-at-LargeHart Energy

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Don Dotson

Founder, President & CEOVencer Energy

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Duane Germenis

PresidentIntelligent Water Solutions

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Steve Pruett

President & CEOElevation Resources

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Joe Quoyeser

Chief Commercial OfficerLongPath Technologies

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Danny Wesson

EVP & COODiamondback Energy

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