We strive to operate the right way, every day.

SM Energy’s strategic objective is to be a premier operator of top-tier assets. Founded in 1908, we are an independent exploration and production company with a longstanding, principled approach to doing business ethically and responsibly.

Our company culture drives our behavior, and we build open, honest, and transparent relationships with our stakeholders. Our purpose is to make people’s lives better by responsibly producing oil and natural gas, contributing to energy security and prosperity, and having a positive impact in the communities where we live, work, and operate.

SM Energy is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, and has operations in Colorado, New Mexico, Texas and Utah.

Where We Operate

Topographical map of Texas and Colorado showing the Company's headquarters in Denver and an office in Houston, with operations in Midland and South Texas.

Our strategy is to focus on high quality, Lower 48 oil and natural gas producing assets, with top-tier economic drilling, completion, and production opportunities. Our investment portfolio is currently focused in the Permian Basin in West Texas and New Mexico, the Maverick Basin in South Texas, the DJ Basin in Colorado, and the Uinta Basin in northeast Utah.

SM Energy Overview

2024 Data

(unless otherwise noted)

663
No. Of Employees
(At January 31, 2025)
~678 <sub>MMBoe</sub>
44% oil, 38% natural gas, 18% NGLs

Total Est. Proved Reserves
(at Year-end)
1,480
Net Producing Wells
 (at Year-end)
170.5<sub>MBoe/d</sub>
Average Daily Net Production
$230.1<sub>MM</sub>
Local Taxes Paid
$1.2<sub>MM</sub>
Charitable Contributions