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Cholla Petroleum Inc.

Dallas, TX, US • 100 - 249 Employees
Energy

Cholla is one of the largest private operator in Texas, with operations in several other states. Our company traces its roots back to our founder L.W. "Slim" Powell. Born in 1900, Slim dropped out of school in the 6th grade to earn a living for his family, following the death of his father. Cholla remains family owned with a focus on leveraging our venture mindset and operating capabilities to create long term value.As an active operator, Cholla has established a track record of grit, perseverance, and abstract thinking. Our team has drilled over 350 wells in the last 10 years and are always pursuing new growth opportunities in the Lower 48. We understand the unique capabilities required in exploration projects and have decades of experience taking ideas to fruition. Our "old school" experience combined with an open-minded culture enables us to overcome the inevitable setbacks, utilize the most effective technologies, and ultimately deliver the best long-term results.Our Vision:We aim to leverage our venture mindset and operating capabilities to be the partner of choice in the discovery and development of energy resources that are transformational and environmentally responsible.Our Mission:We are an exploration company focused on growing the long-term net present value of our company while making a positive impact in the communities where we operate. We accomplish this by making the best long term decisions, fostering bottom up innovation, eliminating waste, adhering to our principles, and owning and developing assets that allow for value creation through low commodity price environments. Company Quote:"The ultimate resource is people - especially skilled, spirited, and hopeful people endowed with 🗽- who will exert their wills and imaginations for their own benefit and inevitably benefit the rest of us as well."- Julian Simon