Trafford Exploration — Independent Oil & Gas

About Trafford Exploration

Built on the Ground.
Driven by Results.

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Trafford Exploration is an independent oil and gas company dedicated to the disciplined identification, acquisition, and development of energy assets across North America's premier producing basins.

Our team brings decades of combined experience in geoscience, reservoir engineering, and land management. We move quickly on opportunities others miss — leveraging deep basin knowledge, proprietary data, and strong operator relationships to create lasting value.

From the Anadarko to the Permian, Trafford Exploration has built a reputation for technical rigor, operational excellence, and straight-dealing that earns repeat business.

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2010

Founded in OKC

What We Do

Full-Cycle
Exploration Capabilities

From prospect generation to production optimization, Trafford Exploration delivers integrated expertise at every stage of the oil and gas lifecycle.

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Prospect Generation

Proprietary geologic analysis and 3D seismic interpretation to identify high-probability drilling opportunities before the competition.

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Land Acquisition

Strategic leasehold assembly in proven and emerging plays, with deep relationships across Oklahoma, Texas, and the Mid-Continent.

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Drilling & Completion

Disciplined well planning and modern completion techniques to maximize recovery and minimize capital exposure.

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Production Operations

Hands-on field management, artificial lift optimization, and workover programs to extend production life and reduce lifting costs.

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A&D Advisory

Asset acquisitions and divestitures structured to deliver maximum value — buy-side, sell-side, and joint venture formation.

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Reservoir Engineering

Reserve estimation, decline curve analysis, and field development planning grounded in rigorous technical evaluation.

Primary Territory

Mid-Continent & Permian Basin

Geographic Focus

Where We
Operate

Deep basin knowledge and long-standing operator relationships give Trafford Exploration a distinct edge in the plays that matter most.

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Anadarko Basin — Oklahoma

Our home basin. Proven conventional and emerging SCOOP/STACK plays with multi-zone stacked pay opportunities.

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Permian Basin — West Texas

Strategic positions in the Midland and Delaware sub-basins targeting Wolfcamp and Bone Spring formations.

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Arkoma Basin — Eastern Oklahoma

Conventional and unconventional gas targets with established infrastructure and near-term cash flow potential.

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Emerging Opportunities

We continuously evaluate new basin entry points where technical insight and early-mover advantage create outsized returns.

Our Work

Featured
Projects

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Anadarko Basin

Kingfisher County
SCOOP Play

8-well development program · 640-acre unit

Permian Basin

Midland County
Wolfcamp Development

Joint venture · 4 horizontal wells

Acquisition

Mid-Continent
PDP Acquisition

Producing asset package · 120 wells

Why Trafford

What Sets Us Apart

15+

Years of Experience

Deep industry expertise built through multiple commodity cycles and diverse play types.

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Mover Advantage

Proprietary prospect generation and basin intelligence keep us ahead of the market.

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Independent Focus

No public market pressures. We move at the speed of opportunity, not a board agenda.

OKC

Rooted in Oklahoma

Headquartered in the heart of the energy corridor with access to the best operators, landmen, and engineers.

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Let's Talk
Energy.

Whether you have acreage to lease, a deal to explore, or just want to learn more about what we're working on — we'd love to hear from you.

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HeadquartersOklahoma City, Oklahoma

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EmailJordan@TraffordEP.com

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Phone+1 (571) 356-1401

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WebsiteTraffordEP.com

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Built on the Ground.
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2010