Oil & Gas Companies in the Permian Basin

Diamondback is an independent oil and natural gas company headquartered in midland, texas, focused on the acquisition, development, exploration, and production of unconventional, onshore oil and natural gas reserves in the permian basin in west texas.

Headquartered in midland, texas, permian resources is an independent oil and natural gas company focused on driving sustainable returns through the responsible acquisition, optimization and development of high-return oil and natural gas properties. the company’s operations are focused in the permian basin, with assets concentrated in the core of the delaware basin. permian resources was created as a result of the merger of centennial resource development and colgate energy on september 1, 2022.

Oxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the united states, the middle east and north africa. we are one of the largest oil producers in the u.s., including a leading producer in the permian and dj basins, and offshore gulf of mexico. our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. our chemical subsidiary oxychem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. our oxy low carbon ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. we are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. visit oxy.com for more information.

The need for energy is universal. that's why exxonmobil scientists and engineers are pioneering new research and pursuing new technologies to reduce emissions while creating more efficient fuels. we're committed to responsibly meeting the world's energy needs. we aim to achieve #netzero emissions from our operated assets by 2050 (for scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions) and are taking a comprehensive approach to create emission-reduction roadmaps for major operated assets. find us also on: youtube.com/exxonmobil find our latest privacy policy at https://corporate.exxonmobil.com/global-legal-pages/privacy-policy see our terms and conditions at https://corporate.exxonmobil.com/global-legal-pages/terms-and-conditions find resources on our ghg emission reduction efforts here: https://corporate.exxonmobil.com/resources

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Merged into Devon Energy in 2026.

Coterra energy is a premier, diversified energy company well positioned to deliver superior and sustainable returns. we are built to weather industry cycles with tremendous flexibility between the best oil assets and the best natural gas assets in the country. we embrace innovation, technology and data, as we work to create value for our investors, our team members and the communities where we operate. our approach to esg and sustainable development is centered on a dedicated, consistent effort toward reducing our footprint. at the same time, we are focused on providing a transparent view into our business with credible assessments that keep us on the path to success.

Matador resources company (“matador”) is a dallas-based, well established, publicly traded, (nyse:mtdr), independent energy company engaged in exploration, development, production and acquisition of oil and natural gas resources in the us, with a particular emphasis on shale plays and other unconventional plays. matador’s current operations are focused primarily on the oil and liquids-rich portion of the wolfcamp and bone spring plays in the delaware basin in southeast new mexico and west texas. matador also operates in the haynesville shale and cotton valley plays in northwest louisiana and east texas. matador has an excellent team of dedicated technical and administrative professionals and a culture of strong performance and financial discipline. matador was established as a privately-held company in july 2003 and attracted equity capital from several hundred investors, many of whom were shareholders in its predecessor. on february 2, 2012, shares of matador’s common stock began trading on the new york stock exchange (“nyse”) under the symbol mtdr pursuant to its initial public offering. matador’s predecessor company, matador petroleum corporation, a privately-held company, was founded in 1988 and was one of the fastest growing oil and gas companies in the united states at the time of its sale to tom brown, inc. in june 2003 for $388 million in an all-cash transaction, having delivered a 21% average annual rate of return for 15 years to its shareholders.

Houston-based independent oil and gas company. Became a Permian Basin operator through its acquisition of Vital Energy, which closed in December 2025.

Acquired by Crescent Energy in 2025.

Vital energy is committed to energizing human potential. we explore, acquire and develop energy-producing assets and technologies. currently, the organization is focused on oil and gas properties, midstream and marketing services. we intend to expand beyond these markets to power the world in other sustainable and abundant ways. the organization was founded in 2006 as “laredo petroleum.” in 2023, we changed our name to vital energy to reflect our commitment to grow past our roots in the oil and gas business into other forms of energy that can fuel the future.

Ovintiv is a leading north american energy producer focused on developing its multi-basin portfolio of oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas producing plays. we have large and contiguous acreage positions in north america’s top resource plays where we deliver unmatched value through continuous innovation.

Eog resources, inc. is one of the largest crude oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in the united states with proved reserves in the united states and trinidad. eog is driven from the bottom up by our innovative and highly engaged employees, we are a collaborative organization where employees continuously learn from one another. by providing employees with a quality environment in which to work, and by maintaining a consistent college recruiting and internship program, eog is able to attract and retain some of the industry’s best and brightest – individuals who will embrace the company’s culture and our commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility. we are focused on being among the lowest cost, highest return and lowest emissions producers, and playing a significant role in the long-term future in energy. if you’re interested in joining us, visit: https://www.eogresources.com/culture/ eog community guidelines eog resources, inc. is not responsible for any content or comments published by third parties. any user-generated content published on this page is the sole responsibility of the user. to maintain a respectful discussion, eog please asks that you respect the following: • you agree to not post anything that is spam, abusive, profane, crude, defamatory or libelous toward a person, entity or belief • you agree to not post false or incorrect information • you agree to not post personal information (e.g.- email address, phone number). eog reserves the right to delete comments that violate these guidelines or are otherwise deemed inappropriate. please direct all questions, issues or inquiries as appropriate using the contact us page on our website, at https://www.eogresources.com/company/contacts/

Devon energy is a leading oil and gas producer in the u.s. with a premier multi-basin portfolio headlined by a world-class acreage position in the delaware basin. devon’s disciplined cash-return business model is designed to achieve strong returns, generate free cash flow and return capital to shareholders, while focusing on safe and sustainable operations. headquartered in oklahoma city, devon is a fortune 500 company and is included in the s&p 500 index. its common shares trade on the new york stock exchange under the ticker symbol dvn.

Our primary product is energy, and where there is reliable, affordable energy, people are healthier, have access to better education, and are given greater opportunities to elevate their families to higher standards of living. apache corporation is a subsidiary of apa corporation.

Sm energy company is an independent energy company focused on the exploration, exploitation, development, acquisition, and production of natural gas and crude oil in the united states. the company was founded in 1908, incorporated in 1915, and became a public company through an initial public offering in 1992. sm energy trades on the new york stock exchange under the symbol sm. at sm energy, we also take seriously the manner in which we conduct our business. we strive to be recognized as an employer, partner, and customer of choice. our core values are to: * conduct business with the highest ethical standards. * foster a rewarding and productive work environment. * ensure the health and safety of all who work at sm energy facilities. * protect the environment. *support the communities where we live and work.

Merged into SM Energy in 2026.

Operational expertise, aggressive sustainability practices, and shared community values reach new levels at civitas, a company born by bringing together decades of operational experience in the dj and permian basins. with a premier management team, focused innovation and our commitment to long-term sustainability, civitas became the first carbon-neutral operator in colorado’s history. we are committed to delivering value for our local economies, our neighbors, and the energy industry for decades to come.

Company profile management's primary goal is to enhance shareholder value through the growth of underlying proven reserves with an emphasis on positive cash flow. ring energy, inc. (nyse mkt: rei) is a texas-based oil and gas exploration, development and production company with current operations in texas and kansas. founded in 2012, the experienced management team has aggressively sought to acquire select properties in their "back yard" which provides immediate positive cash flow and development opportunities for future years. as of 12/31/13, the company has, through exploitation and acquisitions, increased their proven reserves to an estimated 7.2 million boe's (barrel of oil equivalents) and an estimated $198 million* in pv-10 (future net revenues discounted 10%). ring energy's management understands what is required to build an oil an gas company from the ground up, having successfully done so on more than one occasion. with over 100 years of combined experience in the oil and gas industry, coupled with new technological advancements, careful geological evaluation in reservoir engineering, ring has the components in place to build a profitable and successful program.

Riley permian is focused on high-growth energy exploration opportunities in the permian basin with an emphasis on horizontal development of the san andres formation. our technical expertise, advanced evaluation techniques, and operational experience make us leaders in the acquisition, development, and production of oil and natural gas.

Highpeak energy is an independent oil and natural gas company (nasdaq: hpk) focused on the development of unconventional oil and natural gas reserves in primarily howard county of the midland basin. highpeak was formed in 2020 through the business combination of highpeak energy and pure acquisition corporation, a special purpose acquisition company formed by jack hightower, our chairman and ceo. highpeak is headquartered in fort worth, texas.

Oil & gas exploration and production company established in 1965, mewbourne oil company has grown into one of the more prominent independent oil and natural gas producers in the anadarko and permian basins of texas, oklahoma, and new mexico. the company’s success over the years can be attributed to a conservative approach to the business and a philosophy of managing all phases of operations from “prospect to pipeline”. from the company’s headquarters in tyler, texas, and with its three exploration offices located in amarillo and midland, texas, and oklahoma city, oklahoma, along with four operation offices located in perryton and midland, texas, woodward, oklahoma, and hobbs, new mexico, mewbourne oil company develops oil and natural gas prospects, acquires leasehold interests, and serves as the operator in the drilling, completion and production of oil and natural gas wells. with over 50 years of experience, the company has focused its efforts on two of this country’s most prolific producing regions, the anadarko, and permian basins. historically, the company has emphasized establishing long-life natural gas reserves through the drilling of medium-depth wells between 3,000 and 13,000 feet deep prospective drill sites generally include field extensions, step-outs, trend plays and other anomalies that are believed to be contiguous to areas where the presence of oil and natural gas has already been established. the company currently operates over 2,500 wells. mewbourne oil company has consistently been successful in attracting and retaining professional talent within the industry and at the university level. mewbourne also actively recruits for petroleum engineering, geology, and petroleum land management students at the university level for summer internships and entry-level positions. we have demonstrated an ability to continue the development of these quality employees and to growth opportunities regardless of the current business cycle the industry experiences

Acquired by Diamondback Energy in 2024.

Endeavor is a privately-held exploration and production company. headquartered near operational activity in midland, texas, endeavor has more than 1,200 valued employees and is one of the largest private operators in the united states. with more than 45 years of experience acquiring assets, the company is uniquely situated holding ~470,000 net acres across multiple basins, inclusive of 344,000 net acres in the core 6 midland basin counties.

BTA Oil Producers, LLC is a Midland-based oil and gas operator (E&P) active in the Permian Basin.

Henry resources llc is a family-owned upstream e&p company based in midland, texas. the company was founded in 1969 by paula and jim henry.

Based in midland, texas, crownquest operates in several areas of the continental united states, primarily in the permian basin. we are an active driller and seek to expand our leasehold in the permian basin.

Legacy reserves lp is a master limited partnership headquartered in midland, texas, focused on the acquisition and development of oil and natural gas properties primarily located in the permian basin, mid-continent and rocky mountain regions of the united states.

Founded in 1973, discovery operating inc is an family owned, independent e&p company located at 2600 mockingbird lane midland, texas, united states, currently operating over 300 wells across texas.

Southwest royalties, inc. prides itself in purchasing existing long lived reserves of oil and gas, and operating in a manner that maximizes the profitability of those assets to the benefit of its mineral owners, partners and shareholders. at the same time, the company recognizes its responsibility to produce oil and gas in a manner which protects and preserves the environment in which we live.

Compass operating is an oil and energy company located in 400 w illinois ave, midland, texas, united states.

Starting in 2014, blackbeard has become one of the largest privately-held energy producers in the united states. we focus on acquiring, operating, and developing high-quality, mature energy-producing properties. our disciplined approach has created a high-margin business with diversified assets, a strong balance sheet, high-return reinvestment opportunities, and a culture of servant leaders that prioritizes environmental stewardship and safety. our business model is designed to support flexibility and profitability through the cycles. with continued support from our equity sponsors, ngp capital partners, the management team, and strategic 3rd party professionals we are committed to delivering positive results and maintaining our culture of excellence. we also strive to foster relationships with like-minded individuals, companies, and vendors in order to add value to all facets of our daily operations. we are continuously looking to establish new business partnerships to accelerate deal flow and diversify the risks associated with finding and developing energy-producing properties. with both highly motivated and innovative technical personnel and a premier asset base, we deliver high-yield results to our partners and expect continued success.

Boyd & McWilliams Energy Group is a Midland-based oil and gas operator (E&P) active in the Permian Basin.

Aghorn Energy, Inc. is a Odessa-based oil and gas operator (E&P) active in the Permian Basin.

Latigo petroleum is an oil and energy company located in 2121 n french dr, hobbs, new mexico, united states.

We are a midland, texas-based oilfield services company providing hydraulic fracturing and other complementary services to leading upstream oil and gas companies engaged in the exploration and production, or e&p, of north american unconventional oil and natural gas resources.

Saulsbury industries is a full-service engineering procurement and construction (epc) contractor that provides engineering, general construction, electrical & instrumentation, fabrication, and maintenance services to heavy industrial and renewable markets nationwide. headquartered in odessa, texas, saulsbury industries is a debt-free, family-owned, and client-focused company with a multi-faceted approach to projects. for over five decades, saulsbury’s reputation for honesty and integrity has enabled the company to successfully complete small to large projects across diverse industries and markets. our extensive experience ensures competitive cost estimates, optimized schedules, and unmatched resources. saulsbury’s clients are confident in the company’s ability to get the job done safely and efficiently. our national office footprint includes odessa; houston; henderson; port arthur; abilene, tx; bismarck, nd; carlsbad, nm; and tulsa, ok.

Natural gas services group, inc. specializes in providing high-performance compression solutions tailored to the needs of the oil and natural gas industry. as a leader in the sector, we offer a comprehensive range of large, medium, and small horsepower compression equipment. our focus is on supporting unconventional oil and natural gas production across the united states. we design, manufacture, and rent advanced natural gas compressors that optimize well production, complemented by dedicated maintenance services to ensure peak performance and reliability.

Dickson process systems, llc. is an oil and energy company located in 12000 w hwy 80 east odessa, texas, united states.

Elite supply partners is an industry leader in supplying quality pipe, valves, fittings, and other items to the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors of the oil and gas industry. with 12 strategically-placed facilities in texas, oklahoma, and new mexico, elite supply is uniquely positioned to handle the needs of companies anywhere in the u.s., specializing in the midstream segments of pipelines, gas processing, transmission, and fabrication.

Headquartered in dickinson, nd with a new shop and yard in odessa, tx, accel fusion is an independently owned company, serving all of north america, using reliable mobile field equipment for fusing hdpe pipe more efficiently than conventional methods. accel fusion provides fast fusion® equipment and certified operators on a rental basis. we have the resources you need to get the job done right.

Pbpa is a non-profit trade association serving west texas & southeastern new mexico. our mission is to advocate for safe and responsible oil and gas development and to provide education on safety, legislation, regulation, and support services for the industry.

Rolfson oil is north america's largest oilfield-only fueling solutions provider. our unique technologies, fuels and supply chain model ensure ultra critical oil & gas customers never run out of fuel. rolfson oil operates in the oil & gas regions throughout north dakota, wyoming, colorado, new mexico, and texas. from our roots in watford city back in 1985 to our unmatched multi-basin footprint today, we have never lost sight of our core values of safety, reliability and value for our customers.

Cudd offers a broad range of technical and specialized oilfield services to companies engaged in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas worldwide. whether utilizing pressure pumping, hydraulic workover, coiled tubing, nitrogen, industrial nitrogen, or well control services, the professionals at cudd will design a solution, provide the engineering, and mobilize the resources required to safely execute a plan.

Liberty is a leading north american oilfield services firm that offers one of the most innovative suites of completion services and technologies to onshore oil and natural gas exploration and production companies. liberty was founded in 2011 with a relentless focus on developing and delivering next generation technology for the sustainable development of unconventional energy resources in partnership with our customers. liberty is headquartered in denver, colorado.

We collaborate and engineer solutions to maximize asset value for our customers. founded in 1919, halliburton is one of the world's largest providers of products and services to the energy industry. with more than 45,000 employees, representing 130 nationalities in more than 80 countries, the company helps its customers maximize value throughout the lifecycle of the reservoir – from locating hydrocarbons and managing geological data, to drilling and formation evaluation, well construction and completion, and optimizing production throughout the life of the asset.

Patterson-uti is a leading provider of drilling and completion services to oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in the united states and other select countries, including contract drilling services, integrated well completion services and directional drilling services in the united states, and specialized bit solutions in the united states, middle east and many other regions around the world. apply for a position with us at patenergy.com/careers.

Since 1920, h&p has been the industry’s most trusted partner in u.s. land, international and offshore drilling productivity and reliability. using cutting edge rig technologies and drilling solutions; we’re building upon a century of success while continuing to improve reliability, safety and efficiency for our customers.

Profrac began operations in the permian basin in september 2016 and the marcellus/utica in october of the same year. the vision of profrac services was to again shake up the pressure pumping market by bringing better equipment to market than currently available. our manufacturing facility sits on 20+ acres and allows profrac to build custom designed equipment. our high pressure pumps are designed with today’s modern longer laterals / multi-well pads in mind. putting an emphasis on reliability and safety in our equipment has allowed greater up-time leading to better efficiency for our customers. profrac services is committed to delivering proven solutions to our customers while driving innovation

Kinder Morgan owns and operates approximately 83,000 miles of pipelines and 141 terminals across North America, transporting natural gas, crude oil, refined products, renewable fuels, and CO2, while providing natural gas storage and terminal handling services for a range of commodities.

Enterprise Products Partners is one of North America's largest midstream energy companies, providing transportation, storage, gathering, fractionation, processing, and terminaling services for natural gas, refined products, liquefied petroleum gases, and petrochemicals through an extensive pipeline network.