Oilman. Advocate. Dealmaker. Pioneer. There is no shortage of words to describe Scott D. Sheffield or the influence he’s had on the American oil and gas industry. Sheffield is widely recognized as a master dealmaker, but he’s cemented his reputation as a bona fide oil patch tycoon. Pioneer Resources, the company he founded and the belle of the Permian ball, agreed in 2023 to sell to Exxon Mobil in a deal valued at around $65 billion. In this Super DUG Opening Keynote, Sheffield will discuss global energy supply and demand dynamics, the potential impact of $50/bbl oil prices, the role of private E&Ps now and in the future, and the impact of Trump Administration energy policies and cabinet appointments.