Kosmos Energy

NYSE: KOS

Updated Mar 29, 2026

Profile compiled and reviewed by the Houston Oil Companies Data Team from public filings and company sources.

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Kosmos Energy

KOS

Kosmos Energy is a deepwater exploration and production company with significant Houston-area operations and a world-class gas discovery offshore Mauritania and Senegal.

Founded: 2003
Employees: 500+
Revenue: $1.7 billion (2023)
HQ: Dallas, TX (Houston operations)

Deepwater ExplorationWest AfricaGhana OperationsLNG Development

Kosmos Energy Ltd. is a full-cycle deepwater independent oil and gas exploration and production company focused along the Atlantic Margins. While headquartered in Dallas, Kosmos has significant operations in Houston and is deeply embedded in the city's deepwater expertise community. The company is known for major discoveries including the Jubilee field in Ghana and the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim gas field offshore Mauritania/Senegal.

Headquarters

Dallas, TX (Houston operations)

Founded

2003

Employees

500+

Revenue

$1.7 billion (2023)

CEO

Andy Inglis

Website

kosmosenergy.com

History of Kosmos Energy

Kosmos Energy was founded in 2003 by a team of experienced explorationists. The company made a major discovery at the Jubilee field offshore Ghana in 2007, one of the largest deepwater oil discoveries in West Africa. Kosmos subsequently discovered the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim gas field, a massive LNG development project.

Operations & Business Segments

Kosmos operates producing assets in Ghana (Jubilee and TEN fields), Equatorial Guinea, and the US Gulf of Mexico. The company is also developing the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project offshore Mauritania and Senegal, one of the largest gas discoveries in Africa.

Headquarters Location

Dallas, TX (Houston operations)

Key Specialties & Capabilities

Deepwater ExplorationWest AfricaGhana OperationsLNG DevelopmentAtlantic MarginsGulf of Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions About Kosmos Energy

What is Kosmos Energy known for?▾

Kosmos is known for major deepwater discoveries including the Jubilee field in Ghana and the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim gas field offshore Mauritania and Senegal.

Does Kosmos Energy have Houston operations?▾

Yes, while headquartered in Dallas, Kosmos has significant operations in Houston and leverages the city's deep expertise in deepwater oil and gas operations.

What is Greater Tortue Ahmeyim?▾

Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) is a massive gas field discovered by Kosmos offshore Mauritania and Senegal. It is being developed as an LNG project and represents one of Africa's largest gas discoveries.

What does Kosmos Energy do in Houston?▾

Kosmos Energy is a upstream company based in Dallas, TX (Houston operations). Kosmos Energy is a deepwater exploration and production company with significant Houston-area operations and a world-class gas discovery offshore Mauritania and Senegal.

Where is Kosmos Energy headquartered?▾

Kosmos Energy is headquartered in Dallas, TX (Houston operations), founded in 2003. The company operates in Houston's energy corridor as part of the upstream sector.