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Houston investors evaluating alternatives to traditional markets can explore direct Texas oil and natural gas development opportunities with PetroVybe. Built for accredited investors, the offering pairs tangible energy assets with tax-focused structuring, third-party-reviewed project information, and ongoing partner communication. Review the opportunity, documentation, risks, and long-term strategy carefully to decide whether it aligns with your financial objectives.

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Our Investment Services

Explore direct, tax-focused oil and natural gas development opportunities designed for accredited investors seeking tangible Texas energy assets.

Direct Development

Take a direct position in Texas oil and natural gas development rather than a stock, fund, or royalty-only vehicle, with exposure to multi-well asset development.

Tax-Advantaged Investing

Evaluate opportunities structured around intangible drilling costs and depletion allowances, with K-1 tax reporting and documentation for investors and their tax advisors to review.

Legacy Optimization

Support targeted workovers and operational improvements across acquired producing wells, a strategy intended to protect existing production while identifying additional performance opportunities.

New Well Drilling

Participate in a multi-well development approach that uses geological and production data to identify drilling opportunities and build long-term asset output.

Asset Risk Review

Review asset information supported by engineering analysis, reserve validation, seismic data, and underwriting materials before making an independent investment decision.

Investor Relations

Receive ongoing partner communication, access to offering materials and project information, tax-document support, and assistance through PetroVybe’s investor relations team.

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A Clear Investment Review Process

Confirm Accredited Investor Eligibility

Begin by confirming accredited-investor status through a qualified third party. This helps ensure prospective partners meet offering requirements before reviewing a private Texas energy development opportunity in depth.

Review Offering Materials Carefully

Evaluate Assets and Strategy

Complete Subscription and Funding

Receive Ongoing Partner Updates

Transparency In Focus

Investor Perspectives

Learn why accredited investors value clear documentation, direct asset access, and responsive partner communication.

"The level of transparency and communication was exceptional and unmatched."

Verified Accredited Investor
The PetroVybe Difference

Why Choose PetroVybe?

PetroVybe combines direct energy development access with a documentation-first approach to investor partnership.

Direct Assets

Access direct Texas oil and gas development positions at the asset-creation stage.

Independent Review

Review third-party engineering validation, audited information, and structured offering documentation before investing.

Technical Leadership

A seasoned geophysicist supports disciplined prospect evaluation across Texas development projects.

Partner Transparency

Houston investors receive ongoing communication, diligence materials, and support throughout their partnership.

Meet the PetroVybe Team

Experienced energy, finance, technical, and partner-relations leadership.

Portrait of Peter A. Snell, Founder and CEO of PetroVybe

Peter A Snell

Founder & CEO

Peter A. Snell is the Founder and CEO of PetroVybe, bringing extensive experience as a business fixer and strategic deal-closer in the oil and gas sector. He led a 5x year-over-year EBITDAX increase in an oil and gas development company turnaround and closed $339M in revenue over a five-year span in healthcare management. Peter also founded and led a management consulting company to 2.3x average year-over-year growth and co-founded a healthcare tech company that achieved a 4x exit. At PetroVybe, he champions Biblical Stewardship in business and serves as a thought leader on the intersection of the AI boom and energy development. His vision is to fuel the AI-driven electricity demand while building long-term legacy wealth for accredited investors across East Texas and Gulf Coast Basins. Disclaimer: these results were achieved at prior companies.

Portrait of Blaine Yeary, President and COO of PetroVybe

Blaine Yeary

President & COO

Blaine Yeary serves as President and COO of PetroVybe, overseeing operational strategy and asset development across the company's East Texas and Gulf Coast Basins projects. Having scaled large-scale oil and gas assets, Blaine led the growth of a $5 billion asset from zero to 35,000 BOEPD (barrels of oil equivalent per day) over eight years. He brings deep relationships in off-market acquisition opportunities, giving PetroVybe a distinctive edge in sourcing and developing high-value development projects. Blaine's leadership supports consistent production growth and long-term asset value. Disclaimer: these results were achieved at prior companies.

Portrait of Clayton Riddle, Chief Financial Officer of PetroVybe

Clayton Riddle

Chief Financial Officer

Clayton Riddle is the Chief Financial Officer of PetroVybe, uniquely positioned as both a financial strategist and a petroleum engineer. He led a 9x year-over-year EBITDAX increase for an oil and gas development company and has held engineering, development, and finance roles at Halliburton, Sheridan Production Company, PEDEVCO Corp, and Odyssey Energy, among others. At PEDEVCO, Clayton grew the company's leasehold through acquisitions, increased EBITDA by 900%, and added 10 million barrels of proved oil reserves, helping earn the company the 2019 World Finance Oil & Gas Best Independent Company — North America award. He was also nominated for Oil & Gas Investor's Forty Under 40 in Energy in 2018. At PetroVybe, Clayton oversees financial modeling, capital strategy, and investor reporting to model and report MOIC and IRR for partners. Disclaimer: these results were achieved at prior companies.

Portrait of Michael Stamatedes, Chief Geophysicist of PetroVybe

Michael Stamatedes

Chief Geophysicist

Michael Stamatedes is the Chief Geophysicist at PetroVybe, bringing a 48-year track record of identifying profitable well locations in the oil and gas industry. A former Geology leader at ExxonMobil, he has led major exploration successes including over 3 TCF of natural gas discoveries and the production of 270 BCF and 15 MMBO. At PetroVybe, Michael applies his decades of experience to development projects in East Texas and Gulf Coast Basins, supporting rigorous evaluation of every prospect. Disclaimer: these results were achieved at prior companies.

Portrait of Alicia Ammari, Director of Partner Relations at PetroVybe

Alicia Ammari

Director of Partner Relations

Alicia Ammari serves as Director of Partner Relations at PetroVybe, playing a central role in building and maintaining meaningful relationships with the company's accredited investor partners. In her position, Alicia serves as a key point of contact for investors, ensuring they receive timely communication, transparent reporting, and a high-quality experience throughout their partnership with PetroVybe. Her work reflects the company's core values of accountability, transparency, and stewardship, helping investors feel informed and confident in their oil and gas development positions. Alicia's dedication to partner satisfaction supports PetroVybe's mission of providing accredited investors with direct access to natural gas development opportunities across East Texas and Gulf Coast Basins.

Portrait of Luke McIntosh, VP of Asset Intelligence and Performance at PetroVybe

Luke McIntosh

VP Asset Intelligence & Performance

Luke McIntosh serves as Vice President of Asset Intelligence and Performance at PetroVybe, overseeing the monitoring, analysis, and optimization of the company's oil and gas assets across East Texas and Gulf Coast Basins. In his role, Luke is responsible for translating operational and production data into actionable intelligence that drives performance improvements and supports strategic decision-making. His work is integral to PetroVybe's commitment to compounding output over time and supporting the long-term value of its development portfolio. Luke's focus on asset performance aligns directly with PetroVybe's mission of supporting the project's targeted returns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does PetroVybe invest in?

PetroVybe offers accredited investors the opportunity to take a direct position in Texas oil and natural gas development. Its stated strategy combines acquired legacy production, targeted workovers and optimization, and new multi-well drilling. This is a private, passive investment opportunity rather than a publicly traded stock, mutual fund, or conventional energy royalty-only product, and it carries material investment risk.

Who can invest with PetroVybe?

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How does PetroVybe evaluate asset risk?

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Still Have Investment Questions?

Speak with PetroVybe’s team and review the available diligence materials.

Recognized And Reviewed

Awards and Recognition

Invest Clearly rating recognition

Invest Clearly Rating

5.0 overall rating on Invest Clearly

Verified investor reviews recognition

Verified Investor Reviews

Eight verified reviews on Invest Clearly

Texas operator license recognition

Texas Operator License

Texas Railroad Commission operator license

Start With Informed Due Diligence

Share your questions with PetroVybe’s team to discuss eligibility, documentation access, and the investment review process.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 214.810.6207. You can also send us a quick email at info@petrovybe.com.