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Wirth describes the Permian Basin in Texas as one of the most significant oil regions globally—comparable in size to the UK—and underscores its critical role in meeting both domestic and international energy demands. Over the past decade, this region has fueled most of the global oil production growth, solidifying the U.S. as the world's leading producer. Its rich resource base has not only transformed America's energy landscape but also rewritten the narratives of energy availability and sovereignty.