May 27, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, AXPC released Episode 8 of Longer Laterals, where Diamondback Energy CEO Kaes Van’t Hof joined Anne Bradbury to discuss how the Permian Basin’s largest pure-play operator is responding to the global energy crisis. Their conversation provides candid insight into how policy uncertainty deters job-creating investments and why innovations in the field will play a critical role in maintaining and growing American oil and natural gas production.
With over 10% of global oil supply currently shut in, Van’t Hof details how record-setting domestic production insulates the economy and underscores the key role of policy durability to secure America’s energy leadership.
Reducing America’s dependence on Middle East imports “has been a huge tailwind for the U.S. economy” that protects consumers from supply shortages and more severe price hikes, said Van’t Hof. “From a regulatory and policy support perspective, allowing us to continue doing what we are doing, giving us regulatory certainty to make big, long-term capital allocation decisions, those are keys to keeping this business going.”
The episode also explores how producers are unlocking new potential in a maturing basin through advanced drilling programs, reinforcing America’s role as a secure, reliable energy supplier for the world.
About Longer Laterals
Hosted by Anne Bradbury, Longer Laterals takes you beyond the headlines to explore the driving forces shaping U.S. oil and natural gas today. Each episode, Anne sits down with the key energy players to unpack the policies, challenges, and opportunities that impact jobs, communities, and America’s role as a global energy leader.
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