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WPX Energy

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Former U.S. energy company

WPX Energy, Inc. (Williams Production and Exploration) was a company engaged in hydrocarbon exploration.3 From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

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Last updated Oct 18, 2026.

Overview

2012Founded1

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  • TickerWPX on NYSE1
  • Industryextraction of petroleum, gas industry1
  • HeadquartersTulsa1
  • Websitewww.wpxenergy.com
  • Legal formDelaware corporation1
  • Incorporated inDE5
  • Business address333 W Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma City, Ok 73102-50155
  • Filer categoryLarge accelerated filer5

WPX Energy, Inc. (Williams Production and Exploration) was a company engaged in hydrocarbon exploration. It was organized in Delaware and headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In 2021, the company merged with Devon Energy.3

The story

In January 2012, the company completed the corporate spin-off from the Williams Companies and became a public company.

In June 2014, the company sold a working interest in some of its wells in the Piceance Basin to Legacy Reserves LP for $355 million.

In May 2015, the company sold Marcellus Shale marketing contracts for $200 million.

In June 2015, the company acquired 14,300 net acres in the Gallup, New Mexico oil window of the San Juan Basin for $26 million.

In August 2015, the company acquired RKI Exploration & Production, LLC, giving it assets in the Permian Basin.

In September 2015, the company sold its remaining mature coalbed methane properties in Wyoming's Powder River Basin for $80 million.

In October 2015, the company sold its assets in Argentina for $294 million.

In March 2016, the company sold its San Juan Basin gathering system for $309 million.

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In April 2016, the company sold its assets in the Piceance Basin to Terra Energy Partners for $911 million.

In January 2017, the company acquired assets in the Permian Basin for $775 million.

In 2018, the company sold its assets in the San Juan Basin for $775 million.

In January 2021, the company merged with Devon Energy.

From Wikipedia’s article on WPX Energy, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.6

Leadership

Who has led WPX Energy, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Board members and other officers (28)

Products and brands

  • petroleum

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Timeline

  1. May 16, 2014New chief executive Richard E. Muncrief becomes CEO8
  2. Feb 26, 2014New chief executive James J. Bender becomes CEO7
  3. 2012Founded Founded1
  4. Dec 5, 2011New chief executive Ralph A. Hill becomes CEO9

Members of Congress who traded it

8 trades disclosed by members of Congress. “Vs S&P since” is the stock’s change since the trade minus the S&P 500’s.

DateMemberTradeAmountVs S&P sinceFiling
Sep 30, 2020Tom MalinowskiDemocratic, HouseSale$1,001 - $15,000Report
Jul 31, 2020Tom MalinowskiDemocratic, HouseBuy$1,001 - $15,000Report
Apr 14, 2020David A Perdue , Jr, SenateSale$15,001 - $50,000Report
Mar 26, 2020Kevin HernRepublican, HouseBuy$100,001 - $250,000Report
Mar 26, 2020Kevin HernRepublican, HouseBuy$15,001 - $50,000Report
Mar 2, 2020David A Perdue , Jr, SenateBuy$1,001 - $15,000Report
Jan 27, 2020David A Perdue , Jr, SenateBuy$1,001 - $15,000Report
Jan 24, 2020David A Perdue , Jr, SenateBuy$1,001 - $15,000Report

Members report amounts as ranges, not exact figures. Returns are price-only (no dividends).

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