Rural Matters

Author: Michael Levin-Epstein

Rural Matters is a biweekly, 30-minute podcast about rural education, business, and health. The podcast's mission is to increase awareness, inform discussion, and expand the dialogue on the most important issues facing rural stakeholders every day. Guests on the podcast include rural education decision-makers, rural business owners and entrepreneurs, and rural health care representatives. The National Rural Education Association and the Center for Rural Affairs are marketing partners.
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Language: en

Genres: Business News, Education, News

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Responsible Energy Development in Rural Communities
Monday, 19 January, 2026

In this episode, Michael chats with Adam Ferrari, CEO of Phoenix Energy, an oil and gas company operating in the Williston Basin. They discuss current market conditions, responsible energy development in rural communities, and how landowners can evaluate mineral rights offers. Adam also shares how his engineering and banking experience shapes Phoenix's approach to risk and long-term value. They explore how data and technology are used to find value across U.S. basins, what disciplined energy production looks like in today's market, and signals shaping the future of the oil and gas industry.