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Fossil Petroleum

Fossil Petroleum LLC was founded in October 2015 with the sole focus of exploring and extracting crude oil and natural gas out of the Permian Basin. Headquartered out of San Angelo, Texas, Fossil is committed to developing resources using safe, efficient and effective practices. Partnering with top industry professionals and a team with over 200+ years experience in oil and gas, Fossil is able to implement cutting edge drilling and completion technology in order to maximize return and increase our reserve base.

Fossil Petroleum Exploration

    Operations

    Fossil Petroleum primarily focuses its oil & natural gas operations in the Eastern Shelf of the Permian Basin and the Midland Basin of West Texas. Some of our recent projects include the Hamilton Ranch operation in Irion County and the Garey Ranch operation in Runnels County.

    Map of Fossil Petroleum Operations
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Our Team

Experienced. Proven. Dedicated.

Travis Young - Fossil Petroleum

Travis Young - CEO

Travis Young started his oil & gas career at an early age working in the oilfields of the Permian Basin. He attended Texas Tech on a baseball scholarship and received his degree in Business from Rawls School of Business. In addition to being founder and CEO of Fossil Petroleum, Travis is also VP of Operations for a multi-billion dollar E&P company, a managing partner in a royalty acquisitions firm, and a consultant for various Permian operators.

Gary J. Dawson - Fossil Petroleum

Gary J. Dawson - Geology

Gary Dawson currently resides in Midland, TX where he has practiced as an independent geologist for 30+ years. By focusing his research in the Midland Basin and Eastern Shelf, Gary has become one of the leading experts on oil & gas exploration in the region. Gary's vast knowledge and expertise continues to be vital to the success and growth of Fossil Petroleum throughout the Permian Basin.

Claire Phillips - Fossil Petroleum

Claire Phillips - Secretary

Claire Phillips joined the Fossil Petroleum team in 2017. She graduated at the top of her class from Angelo State University with a degree in Accounting. Claire has since become proficient in WolfePak accounting software for managing JIBs and pay decks, as well as RRC PR Reporting. She does all this while working towards her Masters of Accounting at ASU.