Dunn Exploration Company, LLC (“DEX”) is a leading privately held oil and gas exploration and production company with approximately 30 employees. DEX’s primary exploration focus is onshore south Louisiana. Founded in 2008, DEX has drilled as Operator over ninety (90) wells in south Louisiana since 2010.
The company is committed to an active conventional exploration and development program in south Louisiana and the upper Texas Gulf Coast with a drilling rig running for the company every day. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, DEX is one of the largest and most active E&P producers in Louisiana, consistently in the top 5 onshore oil producers in the state on an annual basis.
Our Leadership
Tyson L. Dunn
Founder, Chairman & President
Tyson L. Dunn has over 30 years’ experience in oil and gas exploration and production. He founded DEX in 2008, serves as its Chairman and President, and is actively involved in all phases of its exploration, development, and growth.
Prior to founding DEX, Mr. Dunn spent 10 years with Ballard Exploration Company, Inc. (“Ballard”) as Operations Manager where he drilled over 100 exploration and development wells along the upper Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast. While performing his duties at Ballard, Mr. Dunn also co-founded and managed Ballard Natural Gas, LLC, a subsidiary crude oil and natural gas marketing company.
Mr. Dunn holds a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A & M University, where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets and Ross Volunteer Company. He has been involved with various non-profit organizations in Houston including Theatre Under The Stars and Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Board of Directors
Tyson L. Dunn
Chairman
Joe Van Matre
P. Embry Canterbury
Company Philosophy & Culture
Committed to growth through the drill bit
Re-invest cash flow in exploration
Financially strong with minimal debt
Hyper-focused on south Louisiana Acadiana
Over 90% of current production from internally generated prospects
Landowners and service companies are valuable partners
Honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business is a must
Experienced and proven Operator
Learn more about our company philosophy and culture in action as discussed by Tyson Dunn in the Summer 2023 issue of “LOGA Industry Report”.
“South Louisiana is not an easy place for exploration drilling, but the reward is there if you commit to it."