Ted Smith
Energy Expert | Oil & Gas Investment Strategist
Host:
Melissa Aarskaug
Executive Connect: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnect
Episode Overview:
What do Spindletop, shale, and savvy tax planning have in common? They're all part of the Texas oil story. In this episode of Executive Connect, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with energy expert Ted Smith to explore the evolution of oil exploration in the Lone Star State—from its gritty wildcatting roots to today’s tech-driven boom in the Eagle Ford and Permian Basin. Ted breaks down how modern drilling tech, tax benefits, and production economics are shaping oil and gas investing today. Whether you’re chasing passive income, brushing up on energy history, or curious about the lifecycle of a well, this one’s packed with insight (and a little Texas grit).
Timestamps:
00:00 – The Impact of Oil on Texas' Economy
05:19 – Understanding Fracking and Its Benefits
11:14 – Tax Benefits and Investment Opportunities
22:32 – The Project Lifecycle in Oil and Gas Investments
30:11 – Understanding Well Lifetimes and Production Economics
36:13 – Investment Strategies and Tax Benefits in Oil Projects
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