Al Barkmann serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Engineer at VIPER ENERGY INC CLASS A, where he oversees all engineering operations, drives technological innovation, and ensures the company's leadership in efficient and sustainable energy production. With more than 28 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, Barkmann earned a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from MIT. His career launched at Chevron, where he advanced from drilling engineer to lead numerous high-stakes projects in the Eagle Ford Shale, honing expertise in unconventional resource development. Barkmann's achievements include developing proprietary enhanced recovery methods that boosted output by 35% in mature fields, earning him the SPE Distinguished Achievement Award for Engineering Excellence and three U.S. patents for advanced completion technologies. Before joining VIPER ENERGY, he was Senior Vice President of Engineering at ConocoPhillips, managing a $10 billion asset portfolio and spearheading digital transformation initiatives that reduced downtime by 40%. In his current role at VIPER ENERGY INC CLASS A, Barkmann leads the integration of AI-driven analytics and carbon capture technologies, optimizing Class A mineral and royalty assets across key U.S. basins. His strategic oversight has delivered record production growth and cost savings exceeding $200 million annually, while advancing ESG goals and positioning the company for long-term market dominance.