Vital Energy, Inc. is an independent energy company focused on the acquisition, exploration, and development of oil and natural gas properties in the Permian Basin of West Texas. The company concentrates on upstream activities, targeting liquids-rich resources and leveraging modern drilling and completion techniques to enhance recovery and operational efficiency. Vital Energy, Inc. originated as Laredo Petroleum, Inc. and adopted its current name in January 2023, reflecting a broader corporate identity while maintaining its core exploration and production business. Operating within the crude petroleum and natural gas industry, it plays a role in supplying hydrocarbons that support industrial activity, power generation, transportation, and petrochemical feedstocks in the United States. With a portfolio centered in one of North America’s most prolific basins and a dedicated operational team, Vital Energy, Inc. contributes to the broader energy value chain and to regional economic activity through development, production, and related midstream and marketing functions.