IDC Tax Deductions
Explore oil and gas investment structures using Intangible Drilling Costs, which may provide substantial first-year deductions against eligible active income for qualified investors.
Finding the right help with tax planning starts with understanding your income, investment goals, and eligibility. PetroVybe helps accredited investors explore tax-advantaged oil and natural gas development opportunities, including potential Intangible Drilling Cost and depletion deductions. Review the structure, documentation, risks, and investor requirements before deciding whether this approach fits your broader financial strategy.

Explore tax-focused investment strategies and support designed for accredited investors seeking structured, long-term opportunities.
Explore oil and gas investment structures using Intangible Drilling Costs, which may provide substantial first-year deductions against eligible active income for qualified investors.
Understand how depletion allowances may support tax efficiency within qualifying oil and natural gas investments, alongside the underlying asset and offering structure.
Receive access to offering documents, K-1 samples, project information, and partner support intended to help investors work with their own tax professionals.
PetroVybe helps accredited investors evaluate direct oil and natural gas development opportunities that may offer tax advantages through Intangible Drilling Costs and depletion allowances. The PetroVybe ONE project reported a 94% deduction against active income in 2025, while IDC treatment and timing can vary by investor circumstances. Review the offering documents and consult qualified tax and investment professionals before participating.

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PetroVybe combines tax-focused energy investment structures with detailed documentation and experienced leadership.
Structures opportunities around IDC and depletion concepts for accredited investors seeking tax efficiency.
Provides direct access to early-stage natural gas development assets rather than conventional market securities.
Supports diligence with independent engineering review, third-party validation, and offering documentation.
Offers partner communication, project materials, and K-1 document access for informed US investors.
Experienced energy, finance, geology, and investor-relations professionals support each partnership.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Many people begin with a qualified tax professional, such as a certified public accountant or tax attorney, who can review income, deductions, investments, and filing obligations. Investors considering oil and gas opportunities should also review offering documents with qualified legal, tax, and investment advisors. PetroVybe provides project materials and investor support, but it does not replace individualized professional tax advice.
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For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 972.634.1937. You can also send us a quick email at info@petrovybe.com.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 972.634.1937. You can also send us a quick email at info@petrovybe.com.