2025 Speakers

2025 Permian basin water in energy conference

The University of Texas Permian Basin facilitates collaboration and innovative strategy development for the improved use, recovery, and recycling of water in the oil industry. The PBWIEC is a program of The University of Texas Permian Basin and housed at the University’s Shepperd Leadership Institute, allowing students at UT Permian Basin to directly benefit from the conference proceeds.

 

keynote speakers

Dennis Lithgow

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Day 1 Morning Keynote

 

With over 25 years in energy and infrastructure, Dennis Lithgow has led key initiatives in corporate finance, operations, and water management. A former college rodeo athlete, he holds a BBA from Eastern New Mexico University.

 

Dan Pickering

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Day 1 Lunch Keynote

 

With nearly three decades in energy investment, Dan Pickering leads Pickering Energy Partners, specializing in both traditional and transitional energy. He previously held leadership roles at Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. and Simmons & Company. He holds a BS in Petroleum Engineering and an MBA from the University of Chicago.

 

Colin Fenton

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Day 1 Final Keynote

 

A leader in commodities research and finance, Colin Fenton has held key roles at J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs, and top hedge funds. He co-founded Blacklight Research and holds degrees from Princeton and Georgetown.

 

David Capobianco

David Capobianco

Day 2 Morning Keynote

 

David Capobianco founded Five Point Energy in 2012 and has led major investments in energy and infrastructure. With a background in private equity and finance, he previously held leadership roles at Vulcan Capital, Greenhill Capital Partners, and Salomon Brothers. He holds an MBA from Harvard and a BA from Duke.

 

William “Billy” Murphy, Jr.

Billy Murphy

Day 2 Lunch Keynote

 

As CEO of University Lands, Billy oversees 2.1 million acres of PUF Lands, generating billions for Texas higher education. With a background in law, energy, and land management, he previously held leadership roles at King Ranch, Inc. and Bracewell LLP.  Read Billy’s full bio

Featured speakers

Joseph Alexander

Joseph Alexander

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Luis Baez

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Marley Bain

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Dave Bell

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Kelly Bennett

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Eric Bernard

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Rob Black

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Lori Blong

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Jennifer Bradfute

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Adam Calvin

David Capobianco

David Capobianco

Hannah Chittenden

Hannah Chittenden

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Cody Comiskey

Robert Crain

Robert Crain

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Paul Dubois

Mike Dyson

Michael Dyson

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Colin Fenton

Adam Friedman

Adam Friedman

Catarina Gonzales

Catarina Gonzales

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Max Harris

Mike Hightower

Mike Hightower

Hennings

Stefan Hussenoeder

Hildenbrand

Shelby Landgraf

Kirby Lindsey

Kirby Lindsey

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Dennis Lithgow

Ashley R

Vance Long

Adrianne Lopez Billings

Adrianne Lopez Billings

Michael Lozano

Michael Lozano

Charles Maguire

Charles MaGuire

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JD McGuire

Billy Murphy

William Murphy, Jr.

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Robert Norton

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Kirk Offel

Annan Pascoe

Annan Pascoe

Dan Pickering

Dan Pickering

Hayden Rs

Dan Radke

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Aaron Redman

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Jonathan Rehkopf

Katie Smye

Katie Smye

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Calin Toffoli

Paul Tough

Paul Tough

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Chad Unrau

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Alan Van Reet

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Jon VandenBrand

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Shane Walker

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Ben Warden

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Sandy Woodley