Education Leaders Unite at Permian Basin Education Leadership Summit
The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) and the Education Partnership of the Permian Basin (EPPB) brought together education leaders from across West Texas and Southeast New Mexico for the third annual Permian Basin Education Leadership Summit (PBELS) today. The event provided a forum for educators to discuss success stories and the latest issues facing education in […]
Permian Strategic Partnership launches Energy Pathways to bridge skills gap in the energy sector
New initiative to bring energy education to K-12 Districts and Colleges in the Permian Basin, bolstering the region’s workforce and economic growth. The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) and its partners have unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to address the critical shortage of skilled professionals in the energy sector. Energy Pathways, a comprehensive curriculum and resource program, […]
Permian Basin Schools to Benefit from $6.1 Million Investment in Leadership Training
Permian Strategic Partnership and Scharbauer Foundation to provide training through The Holdsworth Center The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) and the Scharbauer Foundation announced today their continued commitment to supporting education in the Permian Basin by partnering with the Holdsworth Center on a $6.1 million investment in leadership training of public school officials across the region. […]
Permian Strategic Partnership Applauds Increased Texas Transportation Funds for Permian Basin
The following statement can be attributed to Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) Chairman Secretary Don Evans: The Permian Strategic Partnership applauds the decision of the Texas Transportation Commission, which oversees the Texas Department of Transportation, to increase the funding distribution to the Texas Energy Sector by over $1 billion in the proposed 2024 Unified Transportation Program […]
Permian Strategic Partnership President Testifies Before Congress
Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) President and CEO Tracee Bentley made a compelling case for the positive impact of oil and natural gas production on local communities during her testimony before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources at The University of Texas Permian Basin Midland Campus on Monday. The hearing, entitled “Federal Energy […]
Permian Coalition Expands Truck Driving Academy to Address Driver Shortage
Permian Strategic Partnership and Odessa College Boost Commercial Driver License Training The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) and Odessa College (OC) announced today the expansion of the Odessa College Truck Driving Academy, dedicating over $3.5 million to help meet the demand for drivers across the Permian Basin. Investing in certifications for commercial drivers is a crucial […]
Permian Strategic Partnership Announces Twentieth Member
Helmerich & Payne (H&P) to Join the Impactful Energy Coalition in 2023 The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) today announced that Helmerich & Payne (H&P), a leading drilling and solutions provider, will join the organization in 2023 as its twentieth member. With this addition, H&P joins an impressive roster of top-tier companies committed to responsibly developing […]
The Permian Strategic Partnership and the Permian Road Safety Coalition Kicked Off Distribution of $3.17 Million of First Responder Life-Saving Equipment
The Permian Strategic Partnership and the Permian Road Safety Coalition Kicked Off Distribution of $3.17 Million of First Responder Life-Saving Equipment The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) and the Permian Road Safety Coalition (PRSC) today held a kick-off event for the second round of its collaborative First Responder Life-Saving Equipment Initiative. The PSP and PRSC previously […]
Energy Companies Open Cutting-Edge STEM Center at Pease Elementary School
STEM Center is one of 134 coming to elementary schools in the Permian Basin over the next five years Odessa, Texas (September 30, 2022) Innovative educational spaces are coming to the Permian Basin, allowing generations of local students to stretch their imaginations and discover a love of scientific learning. The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation along […]
America’s Warrior Partnership Enhances Proactive Support for Veterans with new Regional Program in the Permian Basin
America’s Warrior Partnership (AWP) formally launches a new branch to aid veterans, their families, and caregivers located in the Permian Basin region. The newly formed Permian Warrior Partnership (PWP), funded by the Permian Strategic Partnership, will improve the quality of life for these men and women through the coordination of local services and opportunities from […]
The Permian Strategic Partnership Announces Two New Members
Midland, TX (Sept. 15, 2022) -The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) announced today the addition of two new companies, Kinetik and WaterBridge Resources, bringing their member company count to 19. “We are thrilled to welcome Kinetik, WaterBridge and their respective board members Matt Wall and Jason Long to our team,” said Tracee Bentley, President and CEO […]
Permian Basin Contributes $153.2 Billion and nearly 700,000 Jobs to U.S. Economy
New Economic Impact Report highlights growing importance of the Permian Basin Midland, TX (Aug. 30, 2022) – The Permian Basin’s economic impact on Texas and the nation is growing. By 2050, the region is expected to contribute up to $260 billion in gross product and more than 1,000,000 jobs to the nation’s economy, according […]
Permian Strategic Partnership Partners with Loving Schools for High School Level Energy Internships
Loving, NM (July 18, 2022) An innovative new education opportunity is wrapping up at Loving Municipal Schools this week. A summer energy internship for high school students, the format used a unique design that brought multiple energy companies to a central platform to share information with students. Twelve Loving Municipal Schools students, ranging from […]
Permian Philanthropic Collaboration of 17 Energy Companies Transforms $93 Million into $950 Million in Community Support
The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP), a first-of-its-kind philanthropic collaboration of 17 energy companies, today announced that the organization had transformed $93 million in philanthropic member investment into $950 million in community support. The announcement, which underscores the vast local community benefits of energy companies, comes as the country considers an increase in domestic oil production […]
Permian Strategic Partnership Partners with Loving Schools for High School Level Energy Internships
An innovative new education opportunity is launching at Loving Municipal Schools this week in the form of summer energy internships for high school students. Using a unique design that brings energy companies to a central platform, thirteen Loving Municipal Schools students, ranging from sophomores to seniors, will be able to explore the many facets of […]
Permian Strategic Partnership, Permian Road Safety Coalition Partner to Provide Over $3 Million for Critical Equipment for First Responders in New Mexico, Texas
Permian Strategic Partnership, Permian Road Safety Coalition Partner to Provide Over $3 Million for Critical Equipment for First Responders in New Mexico, Texas In an effort to reduce vehicle crash fatalities and injuries across the Permian Basin, the Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) and the Permian Road Safety Coalition (PRSC) have partnered to develop a second […]
TTUHSC and Permian Strategic Partnership Announce a Major Gift
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) and the Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) announced a $12.8 million gift and a new partnership that will bring advanced care to the Permian Basin. The PSP gift will fund a Permian Basin surgical and sub-specialty resident training program. This new program will recruit surgical and sub-specialty residents to […]
Energy Companies Gift Cutting-Edge STEM Centers to Permian Basin Schools
Innovative new educational spaces are coming to the Permian Basin, allowing generations of local students to stretch their imaginations and discover a love of scientific learning. The Permian Strategic Partnership and Centennial Resource Development contribute $7.5 million and $50 thousand respectively to team up with The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation to gift 134 elementary schools […]
Permian Strategic Partnership Partners With Midland College For New Pre-K Academy And Center For Teaching Excellence
Midland College is pleased to announce its plan to construct a new $30 million, 60,000 square-foot structure on the MC main campus that will enlarge the capacity of the college’s existing Pre-K Academy and also serve as an academic center for the college’s new Bachelor of Applied Science program in Early Childhood education. The project […]
The Permian Strategic Partnership Announces New Member
The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) announced today the addition of Colgate Energy, bringing the member company count to 17. We are thrilled with the addition of James Walter, Will Hickey, and the team at Colgate Energy, said Tracee Bentley, President and CEO of the PSP. Colgate brings tremendous talent and passion for the Permian Basin […]