US Energy Development Corporation (USEDC) is gearing up for a big year in 2025 with plans to invest up to $1 billion in the Permian Basin. The decision comes on the heels of an impressive 2024, during which the exploration and production company deployed nearly $800 million across both its operated and non-operated projects.
The Permian Basin remains the focal point of USEDC’s investment strategy, largely thanks to the attractive drilling economics that the region offers. As a privately held firm managing assets for itself and its partners, USEDC is targeting additional projects in oil and gas that it operates directly, as well as those in which it has a stake.
According to USEDC Chairman and CEO Jordan Jayson, the company’s long-term strategy—built on a portfolio of more than 2,000 wells—continues to deliver strong performance despite the ups and downs of global oil prices and market uncertainties. “Our long-term acquisition and production strategies continue to generate solid performance across our portfolio,” Jayson remarked. He also emphasized that the steady flow of successful transactions in 2024 was a testament to the company’s operational discipline and the expertise of its energy and investment teams.
In the past year alone, USEDC evaluated more than 220 opportunities and closed 29 transactions, a notable increase over 2023. During 2023, the company wrapped up 19 deals and invested nearly $600 million, primarily in the Permian Basin, with additional ventures in the Barnett, Haynesville, and Powder River basins.
Looking ahead, Jayson expressed confidence that the company will continue to identify and act on high-quality opportunities that align with its disciplined investment strategy. “We have built a strong track record of sourcing and transacting on high-quality opportunities, and our ability to deploy capital efficiently continues to drive strong results,” he said. With a solid foundation and a targeted approach, USEDC is set to build on its momentum as it enters 2025.
In summary, USEDC’s commitment to investing up to $1 billion in the Permian Basin underscores the region’s potential for high returns and reflects the company’s continued belief in its strategic approach—even amid a volatile global energy market.
