In this episode, legendary oil wildcatter Bill Armstrong shares the curiosity and unconventional thinking that fuel his epic quest for buried treasure around the world.

"I’m busy in multiple plays," Armstrong tells Deon Daugherty, editor-in-chief of Oil and Gas Investor magazine. "I’m most active right now in Alaska. And we’ve had quite a run there for the last 15 years. And it’s been quite exciting. It’s actually going to, I think, change the politics of our country. And it’s really, really exciting. In fact, I think I can safely say that the Alaska play is without a doubt the hottest play in the world right now."

How did Diamondback Energy score the crown jewel of private producers when it bought legacy Permian Basin producer Endeavor Energy Resources back in 2024? It was a given that adding the company Autry Stephens built would transform any buyer. And suitors were never scarce during the years Stephens adamantly refused to sell.
What did Diamondback do differently?
Diamondback CEO Kaes Van’t Hof sheds light on his company's journey with Oil and Gas Investor Editor-in-Chief Deon Daugherty.

What drives the decisions that shape the energy business and what guides industry leaders when they make the big plays?

Welcome to Core Conversations, the Hart Energy podcast.

In each episode, Deon Daugherty, editor-in-chief of Oil and Gas Investor magazine, will sit down with executives, investors, deal maker, and other influential voices for candid conversations about where capital is moving, how companies are positioning themselves, and what’s coming next.

The podcast will go beyond earnings calls and prepared remarks to explore the thinking behind major deals, operating strategies, and investment decisions, and what these choices mean for the broader energy industry.

If you want to understand not only what is happening in the space, but why it is happening, then you're in the right place. Follow Core Conversations wherever you listen to podcasts.

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