A close relationship with Slawsons and being under their guidance could make the difference. They have been through and survived booms and busts.
Slawson Exploration Company, Inc. is a privately held oil and gas exploration company founded by Donald C. Slawson in 1957.
Since its inception, SECI has drilled over 3500 wells in 10 states employing advanced techniques like 2D Seis/Strat in the early 80's, Horizontal drilling in the late 80's, large scale 3D AVO in California gas basins in the 90's and record-holding staged fracs for hydrocarbon harvesting in the oil resource plays throughout the Rockies.
SECI has now drilled hundreds of laterals in 14 different formations in 7 basins.
As an aggressive exploration firm, SECI focuses on risk-reduction technological advantages in time-tested, prolific geologic provinces, delivering greater returns for investors.
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