Quicksilver Resources Inc. · Fort Worth, TX United States ·(NYSE: KWK)

With mercurial speed, Quicksilver Resources seeks to turn oil and gas finds into profits, primarily through acquiring the assets of rival oil and gas firms. The independent exploration and production company owns assets in Montana, Texas, and Wyoming, and in Alberta, Canada. Quicksilver Resources has proved reserves (located primarily in Texas and Alberta) of more than 2.2 trillion cu. ft. of natural gas equivalent. The company is recognized as a leading developer and producer of unconventional natural gas reserves, including coal bed methane, shale gas, and tight sand gas. Chairman Thomas Darden, CEO Glenn Darden, and other Darden family members control about 30% of the company. To read the full description, subscribe now.