Talos Energy

NYSE: TALO

Updated Mar 29, 2026

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Upstream · Independent E&P

Talos Energy

TALO

Talos Energy is a Houston-based E&P company focused on the US Gulf of Mexico and carbon capture and storage projects.

Founded: 2012
Employees: 700+
Revenue: $1.8 billion (2023)
HQ: Houston, TX

Gulf of Mexico E&PDeepwater OperationsCarbon Capture & StorageOffshore Exploration

Talos Energy Inc. is a technically driven exploration and production company focused on safely and efficiently maximizing value from its assets in the United States Gulf of Mexico and offshore Mexico. Headquartered in Houston, Talos is also a leader in the emerging carbon capture and storage (CCS) industry, leveraging its deep offshore geological expertise.

Headquarters

Houston, TX

Founded

2012

Employees

700+

Revenue

$1.8 billion (2023)

CEO

Tim Duncan

Website

talosenergy.com

History of Talos Energy

Talos Energy was founded in 2012 by Tim Duncan and John Parker, who previously co-founded Phoenix Offshore. The company went public in 2018 through a merger with Stone Energy. Talos has grown through exploration success and acquisitions in the Gulf of Mexico, and has become a first-mover in offshore CCS development.

Operations & Business Segments

Talos operates across the US Gulf of Mexico shallow water and deepwater areas, with a diversified portfolio of producing, development, and exploration assets. The company's CCS business includes the Bayou Bend CCS project in Texas, one of the largest CCS developments on the US Gulf Coast, being developed with Chevron and Howard Energy Partners.

Headquarters Location

Houston, TX

Key Specialties & Capabilities

Gulf of Mexico E&PDeepwater OperationsCarbon Capture & StorageOffshore ExplorationShallow Water ProductionBayou Bend CCS

Frequently Asked Questions About Talos Energy

What is Talos Energy?▾

Talos Energy is a Houston-based E&P company focused on the US Gulf of Mexico, known for both its conventional oil and gas production and its pioneering carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects.

What is the Bayou Bend CCS project?▾

Bayou Bend is a large-scale carbon capture and storage project on the Texas Gulf Coast being developed by Talos Energy, Chevron, and Howard Energy Partners. It has the potential to store over 500 million metric tons of CO2.

Where is Talos Energy headquartered?▾

Talos Energy is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

What does Talos Energy do in Houston?▾

Talos Energy is a upstream company based in Houston, TX. Talos Energy is a Houston-based E&P company focused on the US Gulf of Mexico and carbon capture and storage projects.

Where is Talos Energy headquartered?▾

Talos Energy is headquartered in Houston, TX, founded in 2012. The company operates in Houston's energy corridor as part of the upstream sector.