My opening line is “With so much going on in the world today, is it safe to say that the world is actually healing? But we do have a few more bumpy roads ahead.” may be an understatement.
I am currently writing several articles on new trends in molecule demand, oil demand, pricing, natural gas, and how AI is impacting the oil and energy markets, and this podcast helped kick off the discussion to a great start in 2026.
The USGS just announced a groundbreaking assessment that underscores the enduring potential of America’s energy heartland. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has revealed significant undiscovered oil and gas resources in the Woodford and Barnett shales within the Permian Basin. This latest evaluation, released just days ago, estimates technically recoverable reserves that could bolster U.S. energy security and fuel economic growth in Texas and beyond.
Today’s Podcast Panel is made up of Karr Ingham, President, Texas Alliance of Energy Producers, David Blackmon, Author and Host of the Energy Impacts Podcast, and Stu Turley, Host of the Energy News Beat Podcast.
This is a huge story for Texas, jobs, data centers, and growth for decades to come.
Please check out the great work from Karr Inham and the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers.
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