Join us for a May 8 conversation on West Texas and the oil and gas industry
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Oil and gas production in West Texas broke records last year. The Texas Oil and Gas Association reported that Texas supplied 42% of the nation’s oil in 2023, with most of that oil coming from the Permian Basin. So how is this massive energy effort affecting the local communities?
Join The Texas Tribune on Wednesday, May 8, in Odessa and online for a conversation about how the industry has changed communities like Midland and Odessa, how oil companies are partnering with local entities to train the next generation of oil workers, and what is being done to address environmental concerns around this massive drilling enterprise.
The hourlong conversation, which starts at 12:30 p.m., will be moderated by Carlos Nogueras Ramos, the Permian Basin reporter for the Tribune. Panelists include Savannah Morales, the CEO of the Midland Chamber of Commerce, and Stephen Robertson, the executive vice president of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association.
Register today so you don’t miss this conversation.
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