Houston-based E&P operator developing repeatable, low-commercial- and technical-risk projects in the East Texas Basin. 41 wells operated • 31 producing wells • 8,425 net mineral acres • 98 BOPD gross + 4.46 MMCFD gross
About Petralis

From 2019 formation to a growing East Texas operated platform.

Petralis Energy Resources was formed in 2019 to exploit and enhance underperforming producing assets with undeveloped reserves in East Texas. This refresh combines that original company story with the current operator message, measurable execution since formation, and the stronger technical language needed for partners, owners, and capital sources.

Formed in 2019 East Texas Basin Operated growth 60+ years combined leadership experience
Petralis East Texas rig at sunset
Company mission

A Houston-Texas-based E&P company focused on repeatable East Texas opportunities.

Petralis is positioned as an actual operator with a mission to develop repeatable, low-commercial- and technical-risk projects in the East Texas Basin. The operating model combines acquisitions, redevelopment, workovers, selective drilling, and production optimization so the company can grow an operated base while staying disciplined on risk and capital.

Current platform

41 operated wells

31 of those wells are currently producers over 8,425 net mineral acres controlled.

Current production

98 BOPD and 4.46 MMCFD gross

Current net production is 44 BOPD and 2.1 MMSCFD.

Petralis legacy image of engineers reviewing data in a control room
Execution snapshot

What Petralis has executed since 2019.

Acquisitions 7 transactions

Executed seven acquisitions totaling $10.5 million.

Drilling 2 successful wells

One vertical Pettit well and one 4,250-foot horizontal Cotton Valley well.

Field execution 20+ major workovers

Significant workover activity on the wells the company operates.

Scale 8,425 net mineral acres

Controlled across the operated East Texas base.

Strategy and value proposition

Why the model is built to be repeatable.

Commercial discipline

Start with known production and infrastructure.

Existing production, known geology, and legacy facilities help reduce commercial uncertainty while creating room for incremental value.

Technical discipline

Improve performance before chasing complexity.

Workovers, lift changes, recompletions, and targeted drilling help Petralis build repeatable outcomes rather than one-off stories.

Reservoir-led growth

Operate with subsurface understanding.

Reservoir engineering, well testing, stimulation, HP/HT experience, and sour-field awareness support better field decisions.

Owner and partner alignment

Run the business like an operator, not a brochure.

Direct owner-relations and contact workflows, plus clearer project pages, make the company easier to work with and easier to diligence.

Leadership foundation

60+ years of combined experience leading private and public companies.

The leadership presentation is now aligned to the real operating story of the business: reservoir, drilling, business development, and corporate growth leadership working together on an East Texas platform.

David F. Peña

Managing Director

Petroleum engineer with global experience spanning reservoir engineering, well testing, and project delivery.

Kaiser Song

Managing Member

Energy executive with drilling, development, power, and digital-application leadership across operating and service settings.

Jairo Yanez

Director of Business Development, Latin America

Project-engineering and regional commercial background that expands Petralis' owner, partner, and Latin America reach.

Field media

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Petralis East Texas rig at sunset
East Texas operations

Hero still image for About page.

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Operator scene illustration
Future reel gallery

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