Private company

Zapata Petroleum Corporation

Zapata Petroleum Corporation is a company founded in 1953 dissolved in 1963.1 It was founded by George H. W. Bush.1

Zapata Petroleum Corporation was een boormaatschappij die in 1953 werd opgericht door Hugh Liedtke, Bill Liedtke, George H.W. Bush en John Overbey. De naam was ontleend aan de film Viva Zapata! die toen draaide. Een jaar later werd ook Zapata Off-Shore Company opgericht.2 From the Dutch Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

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The story

Founded by George H. W. Bush in 1953.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. 1963Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1953Founded Founded1

Sources

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