6th Permian Energy Dialogues PED 2026

Join leaders and experts in Austin for two days of pivotal discussions under Chatham House rule. The 6th Permian Energy Dialogues (PED 2026) will analyze the future of the most important oil and gas producing region in the United States and one of the most strategic energy areas worldwide. The program will delve into the questions that currently define the basin: the pace of development in the face of inventory consolidation, the capacity of the electric infrastructure to support demand growth, the transformation of produced water from a challenge to a strategic resource, and where the next capital flows will be directed.

Location and General Details

The meeting will bring together key industry players to foster open and strategic dialogue:

• Headquarters: Austin, Texas, USA
• Event Format: 2 days of conferences under the Chatham House rule (confidentiality to encourage open debate).
• Agenda: The final official program is now available for download.

Featured Activities and Confirmed Speakers (Line-Up)

The event will be attended by more than 30 leaders, including representatives from operating companies, midstream data center developers, utilities and equity investors. Some of the keynote speakers include:

• Authorities and Regulators:
  • Dawn Buckingham, M.D. (Commissioner, Texas General Land Office)
  • Wei Wang (Executive Director, Railroad Commission of Texas)
  • Catarina Gonzales (Commissioner, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality)
  • Ben Shelton (Deputy Cabinet Secretary, NM Department of Energy and Minerals)
  • Troy Hill (Water Division Director, EPA Region 6)
  • Tokey Boswell (Deputy State Director, BLM New Mexico State Office)
• Hydrocarbons and Midstream Industry Leaders:
  • Rich Dealy (ExxonMobil)
  • Janette Nunn and Daniel Droog (Chevron/Chevron New Energies)
  • Jeff Hammad (Golden Pass LNG)
  • Clint Williamson (Diamondback Energy)
  • Kristin Jensen (BPX Energy)
• Strategy, Finance and Development:
  • Mari Salazar (BOK Financial)
  • Claudia Morrow (Vistra)
  • Stephen Cole (Five Point Energy)
  • Tracee Bentley (Permian Strategic Partnership)
  • Kenneth B. Medlock III (Baker Institute)

Attendee Services Registration

• Registration Fees: This is the last chance to sign up at the standard rate. The price of delegate badges will increase to $2,995 USD effective Saturday, August 29, 2026.
• Download Content: Direct access to download the complete final agenda of PED 2026.