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    Magnolia Oil & Gas

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    Magnolia Oil & Gas

    MGY

    Magnolia Oil & Gas is a Houston-based independent E&P company with high-quality assets in South Texas's Eagle Ford and Austin Chalk formations.

    Founded
    2018
    Employees
    450+
    Revenue
    $1.4 billion (2023)
    HQ
    Houston, TX
    Eagle Ford ShaleAustin ChalkSouth TexasCapital Discipline

    Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp. is an independent oil and natural gas company headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company focuses on the acquisition, development, exploration, and production of oil and natural gas reserves in the Eagle Ford Shale and Austin Chalk formations in South Texas. Magnolia is known for its conservative financial approach, low leverage, and strong free cash flow generation.

    Headquarters

    Houston, TX

    Founded

    2018

    Employees

    450+

    Revenue

    $1.4 billion (2023)

    CEO

    Chris Stavros

    History of Magnolia Oil & Gas

    Magnolia Oil & Gas was formed in 2018 when the former EnerVest Ltd. merged with a special purpose acquisition company. Under CEO Steve Chazen (former Occidental Petroleum CEO, who led the company until 2023), Magnolia was managed with a focus on returns and capital discipline rather than growth for growth's sake.

    Operations & Business Segments

    Magnolia operates approximately 475,000 net acres in the Eagle Ford Shale and Austin Chalk formations in South Texas, primarily in the Karnes and DeWitt county area, which is considered some of the best acreage in the Eagle Ford. The company runs a consistent drilling program focused on generating strong returns.

    Headquarters Location

    Houston, TX

    Key Specialties & Capabilities

    Eagle Ford ShaleAustin ChalkSouth TexasCapital DisciplineFree Cash FlowLow Leverage

    Frequently Asked Questions About Magnolia Oil & Gas

    What is Magnolia Oil & Gas?
    Magnolia Oil & Gas is a Houston-based E&P company focused on producing oil and natural gas from the Eagle Ford Shale and Austin Chalk formations in South Texas.
    Where does Magnolia Oil & Gas operate?
    Magnolia operates approximately 475,000 net acres in the Eagle Ford Shale and Austin Chalk in South Texas, primarily in the Karnes and DeWitt county area.
    Where is Magnolia Oil & Gas headquartered?
    Magnolia Oil & Gas is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
    What does Magnolia Oil & Gas do in Houston?
    Magnolia Oil & Gas is a upstream company based in Houston, TX. Magnolia Oil & Gas is a Houston-based independent E&P company with high-quality assets in South Texas's Eagle Ford and Austin Chalk formations.
    Where is Magnolia Oil & Gas headquartered?
    Magnolia Oil & Gas is headquartered in Houston, TX, founded in 2018. The company operates in Houston's energy corridor as part of the upstream sector.

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