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Crimson Exploration, Inc. engaged in exploitation, exploration, development and acquisition of crude oil and natural gas, primarily in the onshore regions of the United States. The company was founded in 1987 and was headquartered in Austin, TX.

Continental Resources, Inc. is an independent oil producer engaged in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas. The firm's operations include horizontal drilling and protecting groundwater. The company was founded by Harold G. Hamm in 1967 and is headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK.

Contango Oil & Gas Co. is an oil and natural gas company. The firm engages in the exploration, development, production and acquisition of crude oil and natural gas properties. Its operation focuses in Permian Basin, South Texas, Southeast Texas East Texas, Wyoming, and Gulf of Mexico. The company was founded by Kenneth R. Peak on August 7, 1986 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX.

Westport Resources Corp. provided oil and natural gas exploitation, acquisition and exploration services. The firm became extinct after its acquisition by Kerr-McGee Corp. It was located in Denver, CO.

Founded in 1989, Petrie Parkman & Co., Inc. is an investment bank headquartered in Denver, Colorado with additional offices in Houston and London. The offer investment banking services, equity research, sales and trading and underwriting in the capital markets area. Their research analysts focus on the energy sector. Their research coverage extends from small oil companies to large integrated major oils, pipeline, midstream and downstream companies. Petrie Parkman is a member of the NASD and the SIPC. They are a subsidiary of Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MER).

Ellora Energy, Inc. provides oil and gas exploration and production services. It primarily operates in two areas, east Texas and adjacent lands in western Louisiana; and the Hugoton field in southwest Kansas. the company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.