Texas Private Equity Firms for Energy Investors

Explore a differentiated approach to Texas private-market energy investing with PetroVybe. Accredited investors can evaluate direct oil and natural gas development opportunities designed around tangible assets, tax-efficient structures, and disciplined asset growth. From legacy-well optimization to new drilling, PetroVybe provides documented diligence materials and partner support for investors considering opportunities across the Gulf Coast Basin.

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Our Texas Private Equity Firms Services

Explore direct energy-development investment structures, asset strategies, tax considerations, and transparent partner support for accredited investors.

Direct Development Positions

Evaluate direct positions in Texas oil and natural gas development assets rather than publicly traded stocks, funds, or passive royalty interests.

Legacy Well Optimization

Support targeted workovers and performance improvements across acquired producing wells, designed to protect existing production while pursuing steadier operational value.

New Well Development

Participate in multi-well drilling development informed by geological and production data, with a focus on expanding production across established basin acreage.

Tax-Advantaged Investing

Review investment structures using intangible drilling cost and depletion deductions, with K-1 reporting and eligibility considerations for accredited investors.

Asset Risk Review

Assess tangible asset backing, engineering information, third-party reserve validation, and underwriting materials as part of a thorough investment review.

Investor Partner Support

Receive ongoing communication, access to available diligence materials, tax-document coordination, and assistance from PetroVybe’s partner relations team.

Tangible Asset Focus

Direct Energy Assets Built for Compounding

PetroVybe gives accredited investors a way to evaluate direct participation in Texas oil and natural gas development. Its Protect and Scale approach combines existing-well optimization with selective new drilling, seeking to balance production continuity and growth potential. Investors can review independent engineering information, reserve data, offering documents, and tax-structure details before making an informed decision about Gulf Coast Basin opportunities.

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Built on Transparency

Partner Perspectives

See how disciplined diligence and responsive communication shape the PetroVybe investor-partner experience.

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The PetroVybe Difference

Why Choose PetroVybe?

PetroVybe combines direct asset access with experienced leadership and a diligence-forward approach.

Direct Access

Evaluate direct Texas natural gas development positions where operational value is created.

Technical Depth

A chief geophysicist applies 48 years of prospect-evaluation experience to Gulf Coast opportunities.

Independent Review

Third-party engineering and reserve validation support a more informed investor diligence process.

Clear Documentation

Offering documents, background materials, reporting, and partner support prioritize transparency throughout evaluation.

Meet the PetroVybe Team

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 are the top private equity firms in Texas?

Texas has a broad private-capital market that includes traditional buyout firms, growth-equity investors, real estate sponsors, and sector-specific energy sponsors. The best fit depends on an investor’s eligibility, risk tolerance, liquidity needs, investment horizon, and preferred asset class. PetroVybe is focused on direct oil and natural gas development opportunities for accredited investors, rather than operating a conventional diversified buyout fund.

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Questions About Energy Investing?

Speak with PetroVybe’s team about eligibility, diligence, and available materials.

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