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Profile: Silverback Exploration Grows Reeves County Production; Rigs, Permit Activity
San Antonio, Texas-based Silverback is focused on the Delaware Basin (Reeves and Ward counties).
In November 2013, the company hit the scene armed with $350 million in capital from EnCap Investments.
Management Team: George M. Young, Jr., serves as CEO Ted Collins Jr., serves as Chairman and Executive Advisor Stephen Lipari, serves as COO Chris Williford, serves as CFOClick here to learn more about the Silverback management team
Silverback 2016 Activity Overview ProductionSilverback's production was modest in 2014-2015, but the company has amped up production levels in 2016. A more detailed look at Silverback's production can be found further below.
Operating AreaSilverback's operating area is concentrated in Reeves County, Texas as well as a small…
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