Reported about 2 months ago
Autry Stephens, the influential founder of Endeavor Energy and recognized as the richest oilman in the U.S., has died at the age of 86 due to cancer. He founded Endeavor in 1979 and played a significant role in the evolution of the oil industry in the Permian Basin, transitioning from a petroleum engineer to a prominent oil tycoon. His leadership and strategic investments drove the company's growth, culminating in a $26 billion sale to Diamondback Energy earlier this year, which solidified his status as a billionaire with a net worth of $25.9 billion.
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