# Permian Basin on The No Agenda Show Permian Basin comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2017 to January 2026. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** October 2017 – January 2026 - **Related topics:** [Oil Production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-production.md), [Argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md), [Capex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capex.md), [Chevron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chevron.md), [Clean Coal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clean-coal.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Energy Prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-prices.md), [Executive Orders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-orders.md), [Fracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fracking.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### US Shale Oil Depletion, Venezuela Blockade - **Episode:** [1830: Bulb Heads](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1830-bulb-heads.md) - **Published:** 2026-01-01 - **Time:** 1:27:45–1:30:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1830-bulb-heads/chapter/us-shale-oil-depletion-venezuela-blockade.md Industry experts warn that U.S. shale drilling in the Permian Basin has gone negative, with production falling below internal forecasts. The ongoing U.S. blockade of Venezuela is forcing South American countries to shut down wells, further tightening global supply. Analysts suggest that unless Russian or Venezuelan oil returns to the market, the U.S. will remain increasingly vulnerable to Saudi Arabian market influence. Keywords: [shale oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shale-oil.md), [permian basin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/permian-basin.md), [chevron](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chevron.md), [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md), [saudi arabia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/saudi-arabia.md), [oil prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-prices.md) ### US Oil Production, Permian Basin Losses - **Episode:** [1824: Battle Rhythm](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1824-battle-rhythm.md) - **Published:** 2025-12-11 - **Time:** 1:32:03–1:33:42 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1824-battle-rhythm/chapter/us-oil-production-permian-basin-losses.md Reports from the Permian Basin suggest that some U.S. oil producers are currently pumping at a loss due to high regulatory costs and a drop in barrel prices to approximately $56. While President Trump has called for lower energy prices, industry insiders argue that $75 per barrel is necessary for many domestic operations to remain profitable. Keywords: [oil production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-production.md), [permian basin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/permian-basin.md), [energy prices](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/energy-prices.md), [capex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capex.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md) ### Argentina Economic Shifts and Vaca Muerta Oil Discovery - **Episode:** [1813: Lunchbox](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1813-lunchbox.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-02 - **Time:** 5:21–6:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1813-lunchbox/chapter/argentina-economic-shifts-and-vaca-muerta-oil-discovery.md Argentina is experiencing a significant economic shift following the election of Javier Milei and a currency swap involving billions in Chinese yuan. Reports indicate a massive oil discovery in Argentina that potentially rivals the Permian Basin in scale. This "oil bonanza" is expected to transform the region's energy sector, drawing comparisons to historical California oil rigs from the 1920s. Keywords: [argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md), [javier milei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/javier-milei.md), yuan swap, [permian basin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/permian-basin.md), oil bonanza ### Oil Industry Frustrations, Permian Basin Production - **Episode:** [1755: Rat Poop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1755-rat-poop.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-13 - **Time:** 1:18:39–1:21:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1755-rat-poop/chapter/oil-industry-frustrations-permian-basin-production.md An "Oil Baron" source reports that domestic producers are frustrated with falling oil prices despite supporting the administration's "drill baby drill" rhetoric. While the break-even point for many American wells is around $45 per barrel, many companies are currently hedged at higher rates. The industry is primarily seeking expanded infrastructure, such as pipelines and LNG export terminals, to handle the abundance of natural gas coming from the Permian Basin. Keywords: oil baron, [permian basin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/permian-basin.md), [fracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fracking.md), [pipelines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pipelines.md), [lng](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lng.md) ### US Oil Production and Beautiful Clean Coal - **Episode:** [1754: Yippy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1754-yippy.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-10 - **Time:** 2:19:32–2:22:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1754-yippy/chapter/us-oil-production-and-beautiful-clean-coal.md Reports from Reuters indicate that US oil producers in the Permian Basin are facing declining yields, signaling a potential peak in shale production. In response, President Trump signed executive orders to end the "war on coal," promoting "beautiful clean coal" to ensure grid reliability and lower energy prices. Keywords: [oil production](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil-production.md), [permian basin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/permian-basin.md), [clean coal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clean-coal.md), [executive orders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-orders.md), grid security ### Producer Donations, PhD Graduates, Knighting Requests - **Episode:** [1605: Techno-douche](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1605-techno-douche.md) - **Published:** 2023-11-05 - **Time:** 2:30:30–2:35:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1605-techno-douche/chapter/producer-donations-phd-graduates-knighting-requests.md The show acknowledges high-tier donors, including Duchess Kim and Sir Greasemonkey, who is named the Baron of the Permian Basin. Several producers are recognized for their "tuition" payments toward No Agenda PhDs and various knighthood titles. Keywords: duchess kim, sir greasemonkey, [phd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phd.md), [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [permian basin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/permian-basin.md) ### Kyle Carroll, Permian Basin Oil, and Sir Enoch - **Episode:** [976: 10th Anniversary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/976-10th-anniversary.md) - **Published:** 2017-10-27 - **Time:** 2:15:28–2:17:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/976-10th-anniversary/chapter/kyle-carroll-permian-basin-oil-and-sir-enoch.md Kyle Carroll, an oil field worker in the Permian Basin of West Texas, is knighted as Sir Enoch, Paladin of the Oil Patch. He describes listening to the show while driving between pump jacks in a Ford F-250. Jay Sable from Orange County is also knighted, requesting bourbon, ribeye, and a "whoopin' with the Constitution" for his brother. 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