Darren Barbee
About Darren Barbee
Darren Barbee serves as the Senior Editor and A&D Editor at Hart Energy Publishing, where he coordinates a weekly digital newsletter for industry executives and manages a comprehensive database of oil and gas transactions. With a background in journalism and experience at notable publications, he covers acquisitions, divestitures, and market trends in the energy sector.
Work at Hart Energy
Darren Barbee serves as the Senior Editor and A&D Editor at Hart Energy Publishing, a position he has held since 2012. In this role, he coordinates the publication of a weekly digital newsletter aimed at industry executives within major oil companies, large independents, and small exploration and production startups. He manages a comprehensive database of oil and gas transactions, which provides critical data to high-profile clients such as Morgan Stanley. His responsibilities also include overseeing the collection of contact information for over 500 oil and gas professionals, which contributes to the annual publication of a Who’s Who directory in the industry.
Previous Experience in Journalism
Before joining Hart Energy, Darren Barbee worked at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram for a total of 12 years. He spent the first 10 years as a reporter from 2000 to 2010 and then served as a computer-assisted reporting specialist for 2 years from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, he worked as a reporter at the Corpus Christi Caller-Times from 1997 to 2000. His extensive experience in journalism has equipped him with the skills necessary to cover complex topics in the energy sector.
Education and Expertise
Darren Barbee holds a Master of Science degree in Information Systems from The University of Texas at Arlington, which he completed in 2011. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a focus on Journalism from the same institution. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his work in reporting and analysis within the energy sector.
Industry Reporting and Coverage
In his role at Hart Energy, Darren Barbee covers significant topics related to acquisitions and divestitures in the energy sector. He has reported on major transactions, including the EQT and Equinor acreage swap in the Appalachian Basin and Exxon Mobil's acquisition strategies in the Permian. His writing also addresses the impact of energy policies and market trends on the industry, providing valuable insights for stakeholders.
Contributions to Oil and Gas Investor Magazine
Darren Barbee contributes to Oil and Gas Investor magazine, where he writes about various aspects of the energy sector. His articles often focus on mergers and acquisitions, particularly in the Permian Basin, and he has covered EQT's divestiture program and asset sales. His expertise in these areas enhances the publication's offerings to its readership.