Jason Herrick, a Texas oilman, is scrambling to steal more oil to ensure a profit as oil prices rise

Pantera Energy hasn't invested in new ventures in a long time, since funding ran out when energy costs plummeted – globally dipping below zero at one point – immediately away during the pandemic.

He's currently facing huge deferrals, much like other businesses in the US and throughout the world, while he searches for supplies and personnel to get the enterprises up and running.

"We must try to creat....