Whiting Petroleum Corp. Profile

Whiting Petroleum Corporation, through its subsidiary, Whiting Oil and Gas Corporation, engages in the exploitation, acquisition, exploration, and production of oil and natural gas properties primarily in the Gulf Coast/Permian Basin, Rocky Mountains, Michigan, and mid-continent and California regions of the United States.

The company sells oil and natural gas to the end users, marketers, and other purchasers that have access to nearby pipeline facilities.

As of January 1, 2005, the company’s estimated proved reserves totaled 865.

4 billion cubic feet equivalent.

The company was incorporated in 2003.

It was formerly known as Whiting Petroleum Holdings, Inc.

and changed its name to Whiting Petroleum Corporation in 2003.

Whiting Petroleum is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.