
Episode #279
#279: WTI Back Above $90, Diesel Tightens + Q4 Tax Planning | The Rundown
WTI is back above $90, diesel supplies remain tight, and energy markets continue to react to changing global supply conditions. On this week’s Oil & Gas Rundown , Rachel Griffith is joined by Eric Rice, EVP of Strategic Partnerships, and Kelly Duncan, EVP of Engineering , to break down what happened in energy this week, why it matters, and what investors should be watching next. This week: • WTI + Diesel: WTI climbs back above $90 while tight diesel supplies put additional pressure on U.S. fuel markets. • From the Field: Kelly shares updates from Bivins and the Mid-Continent, including how severe weather can affect drilling operations. • Oil & Gas 101: What happens after a well is fracked? Kelly explains flowback and the path from completion to first oil. • Investor Corner: Why Q4 tax planning should start now, including how oil and gas investments may offer potential tax benefits and how to use King Operating’s tax calculator to explore the numbers. • Inside King Operating: Current development activity, KOP III updates, and how King is preparing opportunities for NAPE. • What’s Next: Jay Young’s upcoming second-edition book, King Operating’s 30th anniversary, and upcoming webinars covering tax strategy, AI-driven energy demand, and the changing U.S. energy landscape. Upcoming Events: October 7 at 11 a.m. CT — Powering the Next Economy: Why AI, Energy Demand and a Changing World Are Putting U.S. Oil and Gas Back in Focus. Register here: https://kingoperating.zoom.us/webinar/register/1017901753466/WN_skbZiFaNRQa4qrgMqu2gOw October 13 at 2 p.m. CT — Rethinking Your Tax Strategy with Ed Lyon. Register here: https://kingoperating.zoom.us/webinar/register/6717875814427/WN_74qEHjcVRXCoBiVE6vqwyw Subscribe and join us each week for the latest on oil and gas markets, field operations, investing, and what’s happening inside King Operating Corporation.

