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Rep. Pfluger, Secretary Burgum Showcase Permian Basin Innovation During Diamondback Energy Tour

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This press release from Representative August Pfluger (R-TX) was published on 2026-05-07 and titled "Rep. Pfluger, Secretary Burgum Showcase Permian Basin Innovation During Diamondback Energy Tour". It focuses on taxes and touches on the environment, trade policy.

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Rep. Pfluger, Secretary Burgum Showcase Permian Basin Innovation During Diamondback Energy Tour

MIDLAND, TX — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum for a tour of a Diamondback Energy e-frac site, where Secretary Burgum witnessed the cutting-edge innovation taking place in the heart of the Permian Basin. Following the tour, Congressman Pfluger and Secretary Burgum participated in a roundtable discussion with industry executives and local leaders to discuss what they are experiencing on the ground and how Congress and the Trump Administration can help unlock and maintain American energy dominance. "As the crown jewel of American energy production, the Permian Basin is the cornerstone of American jobs, national security, and economic prosperity. It was a privilege to welcome Secretary Burgum to see its impact firsthand. From touring a Diamondback e-frac site to a productive roundtable with industry leaders, our focus was on advancing practical solutions for today's challenges. Secretary Burgum has been a strong leader in advancing commonsense deregulatory efforts and fostering a more predictable regulatory environment that allows businesses to thrive. The world depends on the Permian Basin, and together, we are focused on unleashing its full potential," said Congressman Pfluger. "This week’s visit with Congressman Pfluger to a critical Diamondback Energy operation underscored why President Donald J. Trump’s American Energy Dominance Agenda is so important to the future of our nation," said Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum . "Expanding and unleashing domestic energy production in regions such as the Permian Basin is a matter of both economic strength and national security because every barrel produced supports American jobs, strengthens our economy and reduces dependence on foreign adversaries. The Trump administration is grateful for the hardworking men and women on the ground who are helping power a new era of American strength and innovation through the production of reliable, affordable energy, and we will continue advancing responsible energy development, cutting unnecessary red tape and unleashing America’s full energy potential for the benefit of every American." “It was an honor to welcome Secretary Burgum and Congressman Pfluger and highlight the technology and people behind Diamondback’s operations. The Permian Basin is essential to reliable, affordable energy, and we remain focused on safe, efficient development while working with policymakers to keep American energy competitive and secure,” said Kaes Van’t Hof, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Diamondback Energy. Pictures from the day are available for broadcast and distribution here , and a few are highlighted below as well. Jay Hendricks from CBS7 joined the Congressman and Secretary on the tour for an exclusive interview and behind-the-scenes experience. Read the full story and watch the interview here or by clicking the image below: In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): On Sunday, Rep. Pfluger also joined Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo to highlight the success and incredible work of the Permian Basin. As Rep. Pfluger said in an X post on the interview, "The Permian Basin is the crown jewel of American energy production. We’ve never been stronger in our energy position thanks to the innovation of small, independent companies in the Permian Basin like Diamondback Energy. Energy security will always be national security." During the interview, Rep. Pfluger also emphasized the critical role the Permian Basin has in helping us lock in American energy dominance for generations to come. With OPEC unreliable and the Middle East increasingly unstable, the United States remains the world's most reliable and affordable source of oil and gas. We must provide this region with the predictability and support our producers urgently need. Watch the full interview here or by clicking the image below:

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Rep. Pfluger, Secretary Burgum Showcase Permian Basin Innovation During Diamondback Energy Tour MIDLAND, TX — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum for a tour of a Diamondback Energy e-frac site, where Secretary Burgum witnessed the cutting-edge innovation taking place in the heart of the Permian Basin. Following the tour, Congressman Pfluger and Secretary Burgum participated in a roundtable discussion with industry executives and local leaders to discuss what they are experiencing on the ground and how Congress and the Trump Administration can help unlock and maintain American energy dominance. "As the crown jewel of American energy production, the Permian Basin is the cornerstone of American jobs, national security, and economic prosperity. It was a privilege to welcome Secretary Burgum to see its impact firsthand. From touring a Diamondback e-frac site to a productive roundtable with industry leaders, our focus was on advancing practical solutions for today's challenges. Secretary Burgum has been a strong leader in advancing commonsense deregulatory efforts and fostering a more predictable regulatory environment that allows businesses to thrive. The world depends on the Permian Basin, and together, we are focused on unleashing its full potential," said Congressman Pfluger. "This week’s visit with Congressman Pfluger to a critical Diamondback Energy operation underscored why President Donald J. Trump’s American Energy Dominance Agenda is so important to the future of our nation," said Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum . "Expanding and unleashing domestic energy production in regions such as the Permian Basin is a matter of both economic strength and national security because every barrel produced supports American jobs, strengthens our economy and reduces dependence on foreign adversaries. The Trump administration is grateful for the hardworking men and women on the ground who are helping power a new era of American strength and innovation through the production of reliable, affordable energy, and we will continue advancing responsible energy development, cutting unnecessary red tape and unleashing America’s full energy potential for the benefit of every American." “It was an honor to welcome Secretary Burgum and Congressman Pfluger and highlight the technology and people behind Diamondback’s operations. The Permian Basin is essential to reliable, affordable energy, and we remain focused on safe, efficient development while working with policymakers to keep American energy competitive and secure,” said Kaes Van’t Hof, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Diamondback Energy. Pictures from the day are available for broadcast and distribution here , and a few are highlighted below as well. Jay Hendricks from CBS7 joined the Congressman and Secretary on the tour for an exclusive interview and behind-the-scenes experience. Read the full story and watch the interview here or by clicking the image below: In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): On Sunday, Rep. Pfluger also joined Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo to highlight the success and incredible work of the Permian Basin. As Rep. Pfluger said in an X post on the interview, "The Permian Basin is the crown jewel of American energy production. We’ve never been stronger in our energy position thanks to the innovation of small, independent companies in the Permian Basin like Diamondback Energy. Energy security will always be national security." During the interview, Rep. Pfluger also emphasized the critical role the Permian Basin has in helping us lock in American energy dominance for generations to come. With OPEC unreliable and the Middle East increasingly unstable, the United States remains the world's most reliable and affordable source of oil and gas. We must provide this region with the predictability and support our producers urgently need. Watch the full interview here or by clicking the image below: