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Pioneer Natural Resources
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Pioneer Natural Resources
ExxonMobil scientists are pioneering new research & technologies to reduce emissions. Learn how we are responsibly meeting the world's energy needs.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Irving
Corporate office
Irving, TX, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who operates Pioneer Natural Resources today?
Pioneer Natural Resources operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of ExxonMobil. It has no independent management team; its assets and employees fall under ExxonMobil's Upstream business, overseen by the ExxonMobil Management Committee (per ExxonMobil, 2023).
Does Pioneer Natural Resources function as a family office?
No. Pioneer Natural Resources is a public-company-derived operating unit within ExxonMobil, not a family office. It manages no external capital and has no investment mandate beyond supporting ExxonMobil's corporate strategy.
What is Pioneer Natural Resources' core business?
Pioneer Natural Resources focuses on the development of oil and natural gas resources in the Permian Basin. It is a core component of ExxonMobil's Upstream business, which also includes operations in the Gulf of Mexico, Guyana, and other international basins.
Is Pioneer Natural Resources involved in low-carbon investments?
Pioneer Natural Resources itself does not run low-carbon ventures. However, its parent company ExxonMobil operates a Low Carbon Solutions business that invests in carbon capture and storage, hydrogen, and biofuels — separate from the Upstream unit that contains Pioneer's assets.
What is Pioneer Natural Resources' relationship to the original founder's family?
Pioneer Natural Resources was founded in 1997 by Scott Sheffield, who retired from the company after the acquisition. The Sheffield family does not retain an ownership stake or governance role in the combined entity (per Bloomberg, 2023).
How large is Pioneer Natural Resources' Permian acreage?
Pioneer holds over 1.6 million net acres in the Permian Basin, concentrated in the Midland and Delaware sub-basins. This acreage is among the most productive and lowest-cost supply in the United States (per ExxonMobil, 2023).
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