From Kentucky Coal to Texas Shale: The Journey of Rhett Bennett, CEO of Black Mountain Energy | Rhett Bennett, CEO, Black Mountain Energy Ltd. 00:10:00
Rhett Bennett, Founder and CEO of Black Mountain Energy, reflects on his remarkable journey from a Kentucky coal mining family to the forefront of the Texas shale plays. Rhett delves into the strategies that enabled him to identify opportunities, scale rapidly, and adapt to industry shifts. The discussion covers transformative technological innovations in horizontal drilling and fracking, highlighting how the Permian Basin's production surged from 1 million to 5.8 million barrels a day in just a decade. Rhett also explores the crucial role of U.S. energy in geopolitics and global security.
