Patrick Padilla

Patrick Padilla currently serves as Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs at EOG Resources, where responsibilities include coordinating federal and state regulatory compliance and managing government relations for the New Mexico and Texas Permian Basin regions. Previous roles at EOG include Director of Regulatory & Government Relations and Senior Regulatory Advisor, focusing on operational permitting and advocacy with regulatory bodies. Prior experience encompasses positions as Deputy Director at the New Mexico Oil & Gas Association, Assistant Commissioner of Mineral Resources at the New Mexico State Land Office, and Administrative Director at NRG Technicians, LLC. Additionally, Patrick worked as a Landman/Business Development Specialist at TEKXON and served as a Security Analyst for the New South Wales Police. Educational credentials include a BA from Boston University in Security Strategy and Defense Analysis, an MBA from Eastern New Mexico University, and a Master of Legal Studies in Oil, Gas & Energy Law from the University of Oklahoma College of Law.