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Hunt Oil Company is a privately held oil and gas producer with global exploration and production activities. It operates in the United States, Canada, and Yemen, and holds significant LNG interests in Peru and the Kurdistan region, reflecting a mix of conventional and unconventional energy projects. The company identifies early-stage opportunities and develops them into producing assets, including LNG ventures, across multiple regions. Its approach centers on building a diversified portfolio by pursuing opportunities in both traditional oil and gas and unconventional resources. Unlike publicly traded peers or single-region operators, Hunt Oil sits within the Hunt Energy family and complements its broader renewable and sustainable energy interests, offering a privately owned, globally distributed platform. The goal is to grow by loading up a steady pipeline of early-stage and unconventional projects and advancing them into profitable production and LNG developments.
About Hunt Oil Company
Industries
Energy
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Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
Founded
1934
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What believers are saying
- August 2026 PDVSA contract opens reactivation upside in Caro and Carisito fields.
- June 2026 Peru LNG truck-loading expansion improves distribution and monetization options.
- MidOcean’s 2026 purchase of another 15% in Peru LNG validates asset quality and value.
What critics are saying
- Venezuela sanctions and PDVSA counterparty risk can freeze capital, payouts, and exits fast.
- Peru LNG concentration leaves Hunt exposed if Camisea supply or export volumes weaken.
- Yemen exposure creates existential security risk; any force majeure can abruptly halt operations.
What makes Hunt Oil Company unique
- Hunter Hunt’s 2026 Venezuela deal shows rare willingness to enter politically complex frontier basins.
- Hunt remains operator of Peru LNG, South America’s only LNG export facility.
- A 1934-founded Dallas private operator, Hunt combines E&P, LNG, and portfolio flexibility.
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Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Hybrid Work Options
Tuition Reimbursement
Company News
Hunt Oil Company becomes one of first U.S. Companies to partner with Venezuela's PDVSA. Hunt Oil Company is proud to announce a new agreement with Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA) to help expand Venezuela's oil and gas production - marking Hunt Oil Company as one of the first American companies to take this step. "Venezuela is one of the world's leading oil-producing countries, blessed with a highly skilled workforce with deep experience in the hydrocarbons sector," said Hunter Hunt, CEO of Hunt Oil Company. "We're proud to play a constructive role in revitalizing and growing the country's oil and gas production." This partnership reflects Hunt Oil Company's unwavering commitment to training and advancing local talent, protecting and preserving the environment, and delivering long-term benefits to the communities where Hunt Consolidated, Inc. operate. Founded in 1934 and headquartered in Dallas, Hunt Oil Company has drilled wells on every continent except Antarctica, with operations spanning North America, South America, the Middle East, and North Africa. * next posthunt energy network acquires 100MW battery from recurrent energy. Hunt Consolidated, Inc. services all of the Hunt Family of Companies. Quick links.
SLB and Hunt Oil ink deals with Venezuela at IMAGE 2026. HOUSTON, TEXAS (By Pietro D. Pitts, Editores Latin Petroleum, 18.Aug.2026, Words: 197) - At the IMAGE 2026 international conference in Houston, Texas, Venezuela's minister of hydrocarbons Paula Henao announced the signing of several important agreements to strengthen the hydrocarbons sector. It's exclusive. It's analytical. It's forward looking. It's ad-free. And, most importantly it's independent. Powered by
Hunt Oil Co. has agreed to farm out a 15% interest in Peru LNG (PLNG) to MidOcean Energy.
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About Hunt Oil Company
Industries
Energy
Company Size
N/A
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
Founded
1934
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