
Ballard Exploration Company, Inc
Houston, Texas, United States
Ballard Exploration Company, Inc
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Over 40 Years of Experience in Oil and Gas Exploration.
About Ballard Exploration Company, Inc
Ballard Exploration Company, Inc. (BECI) is one of Houston’s leading independent energy exploration companies. Founded in 1976 by A.L. Ballard, BECI is actively involved in natural gas and crude oil exploration and production along the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast. BECI has been the largest producer of natural gas in Harris County, Texas since 2002. Its affiliated company, Ballard Natural Gas, LLC, is an active marketer of natural gas and crude oil.
Mission
At Ballard Exploration Company, Inc., we believe that integrity and fair dealing line the path to success. Our mission is to find, drill, and produce natural gas and oil from high quality conventional rock formations in close proximity to our nation’s extensive energy infrastructure. This approach not only contributes to the energy independence of the United States of America, but also brings impactful, positive financial returns to our investors. Throughout our history, we have strived to maintain positive partnerships with surface and mineral owners throughout Texas and Louisiana, and we support the local communities where we operate. This dedication to our community results in a level of safety and cleanliness at our drill sites and production facilities that is above and beyond the standard, and has earned Ballard Exploration Company, Inc. a respected reputation throughout the Gulf Coast.
Description of Services
Ballard Exploration Company, Inc. is active across the onshore Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast.
Seismic Inventory
Our seismic library covers over 12,500 sq. mi. of 3-D data and over 11,500 mi. of 2-D data. The majority of our data is reprocessed using proprietary techniques.

What we do
Track Record Highlights
Our experience operating wells in a wide range of geographic locations, as well as our detailed knowledge of the prolific sandstone reservoirs along the Gulf Coast, has led to discoveries in over 16 different counties and parishes throughout Texas and Louisiana. Below are some results from the counties and parishes where we have been most active over the last 40 years.
Harris County, Texas
- 31 Wells
- 205 BCF
- 4.5 MMBO
Liberty County, Texas
- 33 Wells
- 130 BCF
- 5.4 MMBO
Jefferson County, Texas
- 30 Wells
- 103 BCF
- 6.2 MMBO
Colorado County, Texas
- 8 Wells
- 36 BCF
- 1.3 MMBO
Orange County, Texas
- 7 Wells
- 24 BCF
- 2.25 MMBO
Wharton County, Texas
- 9 Wells
- 16 BCF
- 724 MBO
Lavaca County, Texas
- 1 Well
- 8.6 BCF
- 177 MBO
Brooks County, Texas
- 8 Wells
- 3.6 BCF
- 516 MBO
Cameron Parish, Louisiana
- 10 Wells
- 34 BCF
- 1.3 MMBO
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
- 7 Wells
- 11 BCF
- 2.5 MMBO






