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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma  ·  Est. 2010

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Identifying, developing, and operating high-value oil and gas assets across North America's most prolific energy basins.

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$17B+

In Transactions

26

U.S. Basins

150K+

Wells Evaluated

19+

Years Experience

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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Oil well derrick at sunset Oklahoma City skyline

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.

Geographic Reach

Where We
Operate

20+ basins across North America. From the Permian to the Williston, the Appalachian to the Eagle Ford, Trafford brings deep technical knowledge and long-standing operator relationships to every play we enter.

$17B+In Transactions
26U.S. Basins
150K+Wells Evaluated
$2.1B+Asset Value Protected
Williston / Bakken Powder River Green River DJ / Niobrara Piceance San Juan Permian Basin Eagle Ford Anadarko / SCOOP Woodford Barnett Haynesville Arkoma / Fayetteville Appalachian / Marcellus Utica

Hover markers to identify basins  ·  26 active territories across North America

Permian Basin
Anadarko Basin
SCOOP / STACK
Haynesville Shale
Eagle Ford
Williston / Bakken
Appalachian Basin
Utica Shale
Woodford Shale
Barnett Shale
Arkoma Basin
Fayetteville Shale
Marcellus Shale
DJ / Niobrara
Powder River Basin
Piceance Basin
Green River Basin
San Juan Basin
Delaware Basin
Midland Basin
Mid-Continent
Uinta Basin
Gulf Coast
Spraberry / Wolfcamp
STACK / Meramec
Bone Spring
Transaction Track Record

Deals That
Moved Markets

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STACK Acquisition
$1.9B

STACK Play, Oklahoma

Directed full-cycle due diligence for a landmark STACK acquisition. Identified $198M in combined title defects, reducing final acquisition cost by 7% and protecting the buyer's position before close.

Team of 18 LandmenDelivered 10% ahead of PSA deadline
Permian Basin
$1.68B

Permian Basin, West Texas

Led a 25-landman team across 44,200 acres in the Permian Basin. WI/NRI models netted a $78M positive adjustment to the buyer's position through rigorous working interest and net revenue interest analysis.

25 Landmen deployed44,200 acres evaluated$78M positive adjustment
Anadarko Basin
$1.275B

Anadarko Basin, Oklahoma

Managed end-to-end due diligence for a major Anadarko Basin acquisition. Delivered all title and defect work ahead of PSA deadlines, accelerating revenue realization and mitigating risk exposure for a PE-backed operator.

Team of 14 LandmenDelivered 20% ahead of deadline
Haynesville Shale
$457M

Haynesville Shale, Louisiana

Full A&D due diligence for a Haynesville Shale acquisition. Title defect modeling and risk-threshold analysis delivered ahead of schedule, protecting client asset integrity across a complex multi-parish lease structure.

Team of 14 LandmenDefect threshold modeling applied
Utica Shale
$302M

Utica Shale, Ohio

Directed a 19-landman team through a complex Utica Shale due diligence engagement spanning multiple counties. Reduced title defect exposure by 30%+ and delivered all work products within PSA timeline requirements.

Team of 19 Landmen30%+ defect exposure reduced
Why Trafford

What Sets Us Apart

19+

Years of Experience

Deep industry expertise built through multiple commodity cycles and diverse play types across 26 U.S. basins.

$17B+

Transaction Volume

Over $17 billion in acquisition operations managed, consistently delivering results 10–20% ahead of PSA deadlines.

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Certified Expertise

Certified Professional Landman (AAPL) with a track record of protecting and maximizing asset value across major basin acquisitions.

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Rooted in Oklahoma

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

Insights & Analysis

From the
Field

Market intelligence, deal perspectives, and basin analysis from 19+ years inside the A&D process.

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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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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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Jordan@TraffordEP.com
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+1 (571) 356-1401
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