About Us

Permian Power Connection is developing the first conference in Midland, Texas tailored to executives engaged on all fronts of the regional electric power market. Our business-focused event and newsletter platform serves decision makers in industrial power consumption and supply, equipment and service providers, infrastructure builders, investors, advisors, and regulators. Permian electrification is in the early stages of once-in-a-generation growth, and Permian Power Connection is here to help facilitate the advancement of a robust power supply stack matching expanding demand with unique networking and information services.

Permian Power Connection was formed in 2025 by two energy industry research and event veterans. Co-founders Peter Cook and Joseph Triepke recognize a need in this vital region’s power sector for a premium, dedicated, and localized information sharing forum designed for capital allocators. Triepke grew up in Odessa, TX, is motivated to see the Permian thrive, and has spent his two-decade long career advancing knowledge in the energy industry with research, data and executive forums. Cook founded the longest running frac sand conference over a decade ago with a heavy emphasis on the Permian and is also known for a highly-regarded Permian water executive forum he co-founded with Triepke.

Permian Power Connection events will be known for delivering the best-in-class  conferencing experience for Permian executives and investors participating in the regional power market. Held in the heart of the Permian Basin, our events blend the worlds of oil & gas, renewable energy, technology, and finance. We believe these sectors share a lot in common, particularly their mutual interest in advancing Permian power infrastructure. In addition to the conference, our weekly newsletter covering topical Permian power news and analysis is a must read (see the archive and subscribe here).

The format, topics, and speakers at our conferences are carefully selected to advance our mission of connecting power leaders in market-focused discussions that advance the industry, create strong partnerships, and serve all regional power stakeholders with a premium networking experience. Our advisory council of regional power industry leaders is an essential part of our formula for delivering an unrivaled Permian Power market conference experience.