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Every oil and gas exploration and production project reflects 45 years of commitment to resource stewardship, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.

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COMPANY HIGHLIGHTS

Experience That Drives Our Reputation

as of 12/31/25

20 +

Year of Operating
History

100 +

Net Remaining Locations

0 +

Operating Partners

0

Net Operating Acres

$ 4 B+

Capital Deployed Since Inception

4

Major U.S.
Basins

0

BOEPD Total Production Under Management

0

BOEPD Of Operated Production

OUR OPERATIONS

We are a Permian-focused oil and gas operator with strategic positions across North America.

Our Operations
A map of the US with each basin U.S. Energy
Map of USA Oil and Gas Basins where U.S. Energy focuses on oil and gas exploration and production
Permian Basin →
PERMIAN BASIN
TEXAS & NEW MEXICO
Permian Basin
One of North America’s most prolific oil and gas regions, with stacked pay zones and decades of development potential.
89.3%
of total reserves
917
Well Count
RESERVES BY BASIN
 
Permian
89.28%
Eagle Ford
3.24%
Fort Worth
3.06%
Other Basins
4.42%
Woodford/Andarko Basin →
Woodford / Anadarko Basin
Oklahoma
Woodford Basin
<1%
of total reserves
153
Well Count
← Fort Worth Basin
Fort Worth Basin
Texas
Fort Worth Basin
3.1%
of total reserves
279
Well Count
← Eagle Ford Shale
Eagle Ford Shale
South Texas
Eagle Ford Shale
3.2%
of total reserves
75
Well Count
← ARK-LA-TX Basin
ARK-LA-TX Basin
Arkansas • Louisiana • Texas
ARK-LA-TX Basin
1.2%
of total reserves
21
Well Count
← Appalachia Basin
Appalachian Basin
Eastern United States
Appalachian Basin
<1%
OF TOTAL RESERVES
126
Well Count
← Williston Basin
Williston Basin
North Dakota & Montana
Williston Basin
<1%
OF TOTAL RESERVES
329
Well Count
Powder River Basin →
Powder River Basin
Wyoming
Powder River Basin
1.9%
OF TOTAL RESERVES
41
Well Count
DJ Basin →
DJ Basin
Colorado

DJ Basin

<1%
OF TOTAL RESERVES
44
Well Count
U.S. Energy operated oil rig in the Permian Basin, a key geographical area for oil and gas exploration and production.
OUR FOCUS

Texas & New Mexico

Permian Basin

One of North America’s most prolific oil and gas regions, with stacked pay zones and decades of development potential.

89.3%

Of Total Reserves

917

Well
Count

RESERVES BY BASIN
Permian 89.3%
Eagle Ford 3.2%
Fort Worth 3%
Other Basins 4.4%
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U.S. Energy's New Corporate Headquarters is Located in the Historical Fort Worth, TX Stockyards

Founded in 1980, U.S. Energy built its corporate culture on six specific core values that dictate our day-to-day activity and decision making processes and ensure the entire company is aligned:

  • Investor First
  • Trustworthy & Sincere
  • Collaborative
  • Responsible to All Stakeholders
  • Innovative
  • Passionate & Driven
About U.S Energy

Seeking High-Quality Oil & Gas Assets

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Our team actively evaluates operated and non-operated oil and gas assets across North America. If you have an opportunity that aligns with our acquisition strategy, we’d like to hear from you.

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U.S. Energy is named Inc. Best Workplaces for 2025 as a fort worth headquartered oil and gas exploration and production company.
U.S. Energy, an exploration and production company headquartered in Fort Worth, is regularly featured in D CEO awards and articles.
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NEWS & INSIGHTS

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U.S. Energy Development Corp. Targets More M&A After $550MM Spent YTD

U.S. Energy Development Corp. Targets More M&A After $550MM Spent YTD

September 9, 2026
By: Michelle Thompson, Hart Energy U.S. Energy Development Corp. has been quietly strengthening its presence in the Permian Basin, having closed more than $500 million in deals in the region so far this year. The Fort Worth-based E&P focused much of its acquisition and joint venture activity so far this ...
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U.S. Energy Named to Hart Energy's Best Places to Work

U.S. Energy Named to Hart Energy’s 2026 Best Places to Work

September 9, 2026
U.S. Energy Development Corporation (“U.S. Energy”), a privately held exploration and production company focused on the development of energy projects for itself and its partners, has been recognized by Hart Energy as a Best Places to Work in Energy 2026. “We are growing, we move with purpose and team members are ...
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Putting A.I. to work: The disciplined approach to innovation in oil and gas operations by Robert Thaxton

Putting A.I. to work: The Disciplined Approach to Innovation in Oil and Gas Operations

August 31, 2026
By: Robert Thaxton, Vice President, Oil & Gas Business Operations, U.S. Energy Development Corporation The race to integrate artificial intelligence (A.I.) into business operations is accelerating, even as the path to get there continues to change beneath our feet. New capabilities emerge almost daily, competitors adapt quickly, and the definition of success is constantly evolving. From ...
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