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    SilverBow Resources

    NYSE: SBOW

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    SilverBow Resources

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    SilverBow Resources was a Houston-based E&P company focused on the Eagle Ford Shale and Austin Chalk before its acquisition by Crescent Energy in 2024.

    Founded
    2016 (formerly Swift Energy)
    Employees
    200+
    Revenue
    $800 million (2023)
    HQ
    Houston, TX
    Eagle Ford ShaleAustin ChalkSouth TexasOil & Gas

    SilverBow Resources, Inc. was an independent E&P company headquartered in Houston, Texas, focused on the development of its oil and gas properties in the Eagle Ford Shale and Austin Chalk formations in South Texas. The company was acquired by Crescent Energy in 2024, expanding Crescent's presence in the Eagle Ford.

    Headquarters

    Houston, TX

    Founded

    2016 (formerly Swift Energy)

    Employees

    200+

    Revenue

    $800 million (2023)

    CEO

    Sean Woolverton

    Website

    sbow.com

    History of SilverBow Resources

    SilverBow Resources traces its history to Swift Energy Company, which was founded in 1979. The company rebranded as SilverBow Resources in 2016 and shifted its strategic focus to the Eagle Ford Shale. Through a series of acquisitions, SilverBow built a significant position before being acquired by Crescent Energy in mid-2024.

    Operations & Business Segments

    SilverBow operated approximately 200,000 net acres in the Eagle Ford Shale and Austin Chalk in South Texas, focusing on both oil and gas windows of the play. The company was known for operational efficiency and strong per-well economics.

    Headquarters Location

    Houston, TX

    Key Specialties & Capabilities

    Eagle Ford ShaleAustin ChalkSouth TexasOil & GasOperational EfficiencyWell Economics

    Frequently Asked Questions About SilverBow Resources

    Does SilverBow Resources still exist?
    SilverBow Resources was acquired by Crescent Energy in 2024. Its Eagle Ford Shale assets are now operated as part of Crescent Energy's portfolio.
    What did SilverBow Resources do?
    SilverBow was a Houston-based E&P company focused on oil and gas development in the Eagle Ford Shale and Austin Chalk formations in South Texas.
    Where was SilverBow Resources headquartered?
    SilverBow Resources was headquartered in Houston, Texas.
    What does SilverBow Resources do in Houston?
    SilverBow Resources is a upstream company based in Houston, TX. SilverBow Resources was a Houston-based E&P company focused on the Eagle Ford Shale and Austin Chalk before its acquisition by Crescent Energy in 2024.
    Where is SilverBow Resources headquartered?
    SilverBow Resources is headquartered in Houston, TX, founded in 2016 (formerly Swift Energy). The company operates in Houston's energy corridor as part of the upstream sector.

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