SandRidge Energy, Inc.: Strong Balance Sheet, Strategic Optionality
nergy, Inc. engages in the acquisition, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in the United States Mid-Continent region.
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nergy, Inc. engages in the acquisition, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in the United States Mid-Continent region.
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Company Overview
•Ticker: APA (NASDAQ)
•Headquarters: Houston, Texas, USA
•Founded: 1954
•CEO: John J. Christmann IV (as of 2025)
•Industry: Oil & Gas Exploration and Production
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