AI Boom Sparks Natural Gas Revival in the Permian

In this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stu Turley is joined by co-host Kimberly Page and Kirk Edwards, President of Latigo Petroleum, to discuss the evolving energy landscape in the Permian Basin. They cover the shift toward natural gas, AI-driven data center demand, LNG exports, pipeline development, and the impact of U.S. strategic reserves and global geopolitics on oil and gas prices. The conversation highlights opportunities for natural gas producers, challenges in oil markets, and the critical role of reliable energy infrastructure, including small modular reactors and backup turbines for data centers.

Connect with Kirk Edwards on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirk-edwards-99757412a/

Connect with Kimberly Page here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-page/

Check out Reese Energy Consulting here: https://reeseenergyconsulting.com/

Highlights of the Podcast

00:00 – Intro: Stu, Kimberly & Kirk kick off the show

00:25 – Message to Washington: “Get out of the way”

01:22 – Permian layoffs & drilling slowdown

02:45 – AI boom & natural gas demand

04:02 – Permian gas pricing & flaring issues

04:45 – SPR depletion & U.S. energy security

06:18 – OPEC+, tariffs & global oil volatility

08:41 – California’s oil hypocrisy & imports