Standout Lineup of Speakers Continues to Grow

Hart Energy, the energy industry’s leading source for news, data, and analysis, today announced that Ezra Yacob, CEO of EOG Resources, will join the SUPER DUG 2026 speaker lineup, bringing one of the oil and gas industry’s most influential thought leaders to Houston on September 15-17th.

As CEO of one of the nation’s largest independent oil and gas companies, Yacob will share insights on the future of U.S. shale and the trends shaping the industry. His keynote will highlight EOG’s strategic direction, including its continuing organic exploration, the acquisition of Encino Energy and expansion into the Middle East, while examining emerging opportunities and key challenges in today’s evolving energy landscape.

Yacob joins a standout lineup of industry leaders, including Kyle Koontz, CEO, bpx energy; Bill Armstrong, Founder & CEO, Armstrong Oil & Gas; Wil VanLoh, Founder & CEO, Quantum Capital Group; and Sarah Fenton, EVP, Upstream, EQT, among others.

“We’re excited to add Ezra Yacob to an already exceptional SUPER DUG 2026 speaker roster,” said Darren Barbee of Hart Energy. “The DUG series has built its reputation on connecting the industry with influential leaders and actionable insights. This year’s event continues that legacy with an expanded lineup and a centralized platform for the conversations driving the future of energy.”

Building on nearly two decades of DUG events across the nation’s leading shale plays, SUPER DUG brings together the conversations, connections, and decision-makers shaping the unconventional energy industry in one flagship event in Houston. That value is reflected in attendee feedback, with 89% of past attendees saying the event was valuable to their business.

The experience extends beyond the conference stage with the SUPER DUG After Party, a signature annual tradition that brings attendees and industry leaders together for one of the event’s most anticipated networking opportunities.

To learn more about the event’s agenda or to register, click here.

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That value is reflected in attendee feedback, with 89% of past attendees saying the event was valuable to their business