Bill Wright joins Houston Exploration -- Manager of Offshore Drilling.HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 2, 1997--The Houston Exploration Company (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :THX) today announced that William L. Wright, 39, has joined the company as Manager of Offshore Drilling. The position was previously handled by outside contractors. Prior to joining Houston Exploration, Mr. Wright served as Senior Drilling Engineer, specializing in offshore operations, for Zilkha Energy Company. Mr. Wright holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Lamar University and attended the Executive Management program at Rice University. He is a member of the SPE SPE - Software Practice and Experience , API, ASME ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers , and AADE AADE American Association of Diabetes Educators AADE American Association of Dental Examiners AADE American Association of Dental Editors AADE Army Air Defense Element . The Houston Exploration Company serves as operator for more than 80 percent of its offshore activity. The Houston Exploration Company has announced plans to drill approximately 12 exploratory offshore wells in 1997. The Houston Exploration Company is a Houston-based independent natural gas and oil company engaged in the exploration, development and acquisition of domestic natural gas and oil properties. The company's offshore properties are located in the shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico Noun 1. Gulf of Mexico - an arm of the Atlantic to the south of the United States and to the east of Mexico Golfo de Mexico Atlantic, Atlantic Ocean - the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east and its onshore properties are located in South Texas, the Arkoma Basin, East Texas and West Virginia. The company's stock is traded under the symbol "THX" on the NYSE. CONTACT: The Houston Exploration Company, Houston Alexandra Pruner, 713/662-2847, ext. 177 Beeper: 713/262-6074 |
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