WPX Energy specializes in producing natural gas, oil and natural gas liquids from non-conventional resources such as tight-sands and shale formations. We have three decades of experience in our industry.
We’re based in Tulsa, Okla., with a regional office in Denver. Highlights include:
At year-end 2013, we had total proved reserves of 4.90 trillion cubic feet equivalent. We also have more than 16,000 remaining drillable locations in the U.S. on a gross basis.
•E xpected capital spending of $1.6 billion in 2014 •M ore than half of our 2014 planned investments are in oil properties • Plans to run 16 rigs for remainder of 2014 •G rew our Bakken oil volumes by 39% in 2013
Today, we produce nearly 1 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day.
•P articipated in 416 gross (330 net) wells in 2013
During the second quarter, oil and NGL sales also accounted for 47 percent of our total product revenues. We produced more than 47,000 barrels per day of these liquids.
•O ur Niobrara Shale discovery well has already produced 2.7 Bcf of natural gas
Previously, WPX Energy was a wholly owned subsidiary of Williams. We became a separate, independent company at year-end 2011.
•P lans for 40 Gallup oil wells this year in the San Juan Basin where we made a discovery in 2013
Jeff Kirtland helps oversee our rig tours in Colorado’s Piceance Basin.
Awards & Highlights WPX has received more than 40 national, state, local and industry awards, including: • F our honors in 2014 for ethics, exploration, spill prevention & reducing emissions
• Approximately 1,200 employees
•N ine awards in 2013 for technology, efficiency, safety, best management practices and community involvement
•6 9 percent ownership interest in Apco Oil and Gas International Inc.
• T he Restore New Mexico Award from the state BLM •O klahoma Energy Explorers Honoree for Contributions to state and industry •A New Technology Award from the Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission • T he Drilling Efficiency Award from the Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission •A Safety Training Award from the Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission •B est Management Practices Award from the Three Affiliated Tribes •A Community Involvement Award from the Three Affiliated Tribes • T he Spirit of Hope Award from Denver’s Mile High United Way
WPX’s U.S. oil production climbed 57 percent in 2Q 2014 vs. a year ago.