Adam Ferrari Announces 2025 Phoenix Energy Scholarship Winner

Phoenix Energy is proud to announce Brody Patton, a Petroleum Engineering student at Texas Tech University, as the recipient of the $15,000 Phoenix Energy Scholarship for 2025.

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Phoenix Energy One, LLC (“Phoenix Energy”), a leading energy company specializing in mineral rights acquisitions, oil production, and non-operating working interests across key U.S. basins, is pleased to announce Brody Greer Patton as the recipient of the 2025 Phoenix Energy Scholarship. Patton, an incoming Petroleum Engineering student at Texas Tech University, was selected for his exceptional academic record, passion for the energy industry, and desire to advance innovation in oil and gas.

Raised in northeast Texas, Patton’s interest in the industry was sparked by a family legacy spanning several generations of oil and gas professionals. His scholarship essay touched on his formative experiences, from visits to oil museums and witnessing rigs on the Texas horizon to learning the value of hard work through FFA and 4-H. Patton expressed a strong commitment to developing engineering solutions that increase efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and prepare the industry for a sustainable future.

“Phoenix Energy’s scholarship is not just an investment in me, but is also an act of faith in the future,” said Patton. “Through their generous support, I will be able to join others at Texas Tech University in obtaining a quality education, mentorship, and experience that will position me to make a real and lasting difference. I aspire to not only improve how we extract and use energy, but also help shape the future of an industry. I am deeply grateful to Phoenix Energy for this honor.”

“Brody Patton’s story reflects both an appreciation for the oil and gas industry’s roots and a clear vision for its future,” said Adam Ferrari, Founder and CEO of Phoenix Energy. “His work ethic and commitment to responsible innovation are exactly what the Phoenix Energy Scholarship is meant to encourage. We’re proud to stand behind his academic journey, and we look forward to seeing the impact he will make as he helps lead the industry through its next chapter.”

The $15,000 Phoenix Energy Scholarship was created to support students with outstanding academic credentials pursuing careers in the oil and gas sector. By investing in the next generation of energy leaders, Phoenix Energy helps foster the innovation, technical expertise, and leadership necessary for the industry’s long-term success. The scholarship is one of three initiatives under Phoenix Energy’s FUEL (Fostering Unity, Empowering Leadership) Program, which reflects the company’s philanthropic mission to empower future innovators, support education, and promote sustainable growth in American energy production.

Patton plans to use the scholarship to fully immerse himself in Texas Tech’s petroleum engineering program, in which he aims to take advantage of hands-on training opportunities, research projects, and industry networking. His goal is to combine practical field experience with advanced technical knowledge to help the oil and gas industry adapt to evolving global challenges.

For more information about the Phoenix Energy Scholarship, visit phoenixenergyscholarship.com.