Presented by Diamondback Energy, with our host Erin Bailey, this podcast takes a look into the oil and gas industry and community relations for our organization. Diamondback Energy is proudly headquartered in Midland, Texas.
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Presented by Diamondback Energy, with our host Erin Bailey, this podcast takes a look into the oil and gas industry and community relations for our organization. Diamondback Energy is proudly headquartered in Midland, Texas.
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Recent Episodes
June 18, 2026
The $123M Plan to Transform Healthcare in the Permian Basin
<p>What does it take to build a world-class healthcare system in one of the most important energy regions on earth? Russell Meyers has spent more than 20 years trying to answer that question — first as CEO of Midland Memorial Hospital, and now as CEO of the Beacon Alliance, the organization behind the Permian Basin's most ambitious healthcare development in a generation.In this episode, Erin sits down with Russell to talk about the just-opened Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center — a 200-bed facility years in the making — and what the Beacon's 400-acre site north of the Midland Airport could become: specialty care, pediatric services, an innovation corridor, residential areas, and a park that tells the story of the Permian Basin from prehistoric sea to oil field to the future.Russell also shares the story of Dr. Deborah Birx — the PEPFAR leader credited with saving 20 million lives in Africa — and how her community health screening work is coming to small towns across West Texas, knocking on doors and finding chronic disease that residents don't even know they have.It's a conversation about healthcare, community, philanthropy, and what happens when an entire region decides to solve its own problems.Chapters0:00 — Introduction0:25 — How Russell Got Into Healthcare2:23 — Leaving Corporate Medicine for Community Care3:52 — The Birth of the Beacon Alliance5:57 — What Is the Beacon Alliance?8:07 — Rural Health Outreach Across the Permian Basin9:00 — Dr. Deborah Birx Brings PEPFAR Lessons to West Texas14:53 — The Behavioral Health Center Just Opened16:01 — How They Secured State Funding (and Doubled the Size)22:22 — Building a Behavioral Health Workforce from Scratch28:41 — Timeline to Full Operations30:01 — What Comes Next for the Beacon33:33 — A 400-Acre Vision for the Future36:30 — A Park That Tells the Story of the Permian Basin40:17 — The Spirit of Permian Basin Giving44:40 — A Message to West Texans</p>
April 30, 2026
Chad McAllaster on Leading Operations, Embracing AI, and Cycling 207 Miles in a Single Day
<p>In this episode of Fueling Tomorrow, host Erin Bailey sits down with Chad McAllaster, Executive Vice President of Operations at Diamondback Energy, to talk about what it actually takes to safely deliver one of the Permian Basin's largest corporate operational programs -- and where he sees the industry heading next.Chad breaks down why the oil field functions like one giant integrated system, how his team is approaching AI and autonomous controls, and what he means when he says results matter just as much as how you get them. He also shares the career philosophy that got him to the C-suite: say yes to opportunities, even when they look like a step backward.Plus -- Chad is an avid cyclist who completed a 207-mile, three-mountain-pass ride in 12.5 hours, trains on rollers indoors in Midland, and has his sights set on climbing Mont Ventoux in France. He talks about how the discipline and consistency required to ride at that level translates directly into how he leads.Whether you're early in your career, working in operations, or just curious about how 13 million barrels a day actually gets produced -- this conversation is worth your time.CHAPTERS0:00 -- Welcome and introduction0:20 -- What does an EVP of Operations actually do?0:49 -- The oil field as one integrated system2:41 -- A career across Anadarko, Endeavor, and Diamondback2:54 -- The oil industry is a people business3:24 -- Mentors and the power of saying yes to opportunities4:29 -- How to approach a new role from the ground up5:00 -- Top operational priorities at Diamondback today5:19 -- Safety first: be aware and act with intentionality6:33 -- Transforming operations with AI and autonomous controls7:09 -- Recognizing innovation: Operations Excellence Teams8:20 -- Presenting field ideas to the board of directors9:02 -- The biggest technical shift in Chad's career9:25 -- Horizontal drilling and multi-stage completions changed everything10:36 -- What outsiders still get wrong about oil production12:27 -- Advice for new engineers and college graduates13:19 -- What the next generation of operations leaders needs14:50 -- The "what and the how" framework for evaluating performance15:39 -- How Chad got into cycling16:13 -- Nearly crying at the MS 150 finish line16:48 -- 207 miles, three mountain passes, 12.5 hours17:31 -- Cycling the Alps, Dolomites, and European climbs18:59 -- Next trip: Mont Ventoux and the Tour de France route19:22 -- Training for mountain climbs in flat Midland, Texas19:50 -- What cycling teaches you about discipline and leadership21:08 -- Closing thoughts on Diamondback's operations team21:39 -- Outro</p>
March 18, 2026
How the Permian Basin Became a Global Energy Leader with Jack Harper
<p>The Permian Basin has transformed dramatically over the past three decades—and few people have witnessed that evolution as closely as Jack Harper.In this episode of Fueling Tomorrow, host Erin Bailey sits down with Jack to reflect on his career across some of the most influential companies in the energy industry, including Tom Brown, Concho Resources, and ConocoPhillips. Today, Jack serves as Chairman of the Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP), an organization focused on improving quality of life across the Permian Basin through investments in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and workforce development.Jack shares stories from his early days in the industry, the mentors who shaped his career, and how technological breakthroughs like horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing helped unlock the incredible potential of the Permian Basin.They also discuss the region’s growing importance on the global stage, the role of young leaders entering the energy industry, and why Jack remains optimistic about the future of the Permian for decades to come.Topics include:Jack Harper’s journey into the oil and gas industryThe evolution of the Permian Basin over the last 30 yearsLessons on mentorship and career growthThe impact of technology and horizontal drillingHow the Permian Strategic Partnership is shaping the future of West TexasWhether you're part of the energy industry or simply interested in the future of American energy, this conversation offers valuable perspective on the people and innovations powering the Permian Basin.Chapters00:00 Intro – Meet Jack Harper00:33 Reflections on a 30-year career in energy01:38 From Baylor to Midland02:36 First steps into the oil & gas industry03:04 Learning how to explain energy to investors04:26 Mentorship and career development06:33 The evolution of the Permian Basin07:53 The rise of shale and horizontal drilling11:13 The future of the Permian Basin12:20 Energy innovation and new technologies13:16 AI and the future of energy operations14:25 Leading the Permian Strategic Partnership15:26 PSP’s impact on the Permian Basin17:10 Major regional projects and community investment18:30 Why Midland’s future is bright20:09 The next generation of energy leaders</p>
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