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2027 State of Oil & Gas

Wednesday, January 20
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Bush Convention Center
105 N Main, St. Midland, TX

 

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The Midland Chamber of Commerce invites you to State of Oil & Gas, presented by Permian Resources, on Wednesday, January 20th 2027, at the Bush Convention Center.

Each year, State of Oil & Gas brings together hundreds of business leaders, industry professionals, and community stakeholders for one of the Permian Basin’s most anticipated conversations. This year, hear from Will Hickey and James Walter, Co-CEOs and Founders of Permian Resources, as they share their perspective on the industry, the Permian Basin, and what lies ahead for one of the world’s most important energy regions.

State of Oil & Gas has sold out two years in a row, so when registration opens, don’t wait to reserve your seat.

Meet the Speakers

PANELIST

Will Hickey

Permian Resources

Co-Chief Executive Office

About Will
Mr. Hickey has served as our Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer since September 2022. Prior to that, he co-founded Colgate Energy with Mr. Walter in 2015 and served as Colgate’s President & Co-Chief Executive Officer and a member of Colgate’s Board of Managers. Prior to the formation of Colgate, Mr. Hickey worked for the energy private equity firm EnCap Investments where he evaluated and monitored investments across the oil and gas space with a focus on the Permian Basin. Prior to that, Mr. Hickey worked for Pioneer Natural Resources where he rotated through numerous engineering positions including Chief of Staff to the Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Hickey received his Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. Mr. Hickey also holds a Masters of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University.
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PANELIST

James Walter

Permian Resources

Co-Chief Executive Officer

About James
Mr. Walter has served as our Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer since September 2022. Prior to that, he co-founded Colgate Energy with Mr. Hickey in 2015 and served as Colgate’s President & Co-Chief Executive Officer and as a member of Colgate’s Board of Managers. Prior to the formation of Colgate, Mr. Walter worked for the energy private equity firm Denham Capital where he evaluated and monitored investments across the oil and gas space with a focus on the Permian Basin. Prior to that, Mr. Walter worked for Boston Consulting Group, primarily focusing on evaluating upstream assets for leading exploration and production companies. Mr. Walter received his Bachelor of Arts in the Plan II Honors Program and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin.
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