Petrohawk Energy Corp.

Public Company, Headquarters Location
1000 Louisiana, Ste. 5600, Houston, TX 77002-5038, United States
(832)204-2700, (832)204-2800 fax, http://www.petrohawk.com

Primary SIC: Crude Petroleum And Natural Gas, Primary NAICS: Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction
Description: Founded in 1997, Petrohawk Energy Corp. is a publicly-traded, independent oil and natural gas company engaged in the exploration, development and production of predominately natural gas properties located onshore in the United States. The company's operations are organized into two principal regions: the Mid-Continent, which includes Louisiana and Arkansas properties; and the Western, which includes the company's Texas and Oklahoma properties. As of December 31, 2008, Petrohawk Energy's estimated total proved oil and natural gas reserves were approximately 1,418 billion cubic feet of natural gas equivalent (Bcfe), consisting of 14 million barrels (MMBbls) of oil, and 1,335 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of natural gas and natural gas liquids. The company seeks to maintain a portfolio of long-lived, lower risk properties in resource-style plays, which typically are characterized by lower geological risk and a large inventory of identified drilling opportunities. Petrohawk Energy 's focus is to grow production and reserves in resource-style, tight-gas areas in North Louisiana, Arkansas and Texas. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.Mining: Exploration and production of natural gas and crude oil.