APA

APA Corporation (NASDAQ:APA) is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company founded in 1954 and headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company has undergone significant transformation over the past several years, evolving from a diversified energy company into a focused upstream oil and gas producer. APA went public in 1979 and has built its current portfolio around three core operating regions: the Permian Basin in West Texas, Egypt, and the North Sea. The company also holds promising exploration assets offshore Suriname and in Alaska, positioning itself as a disciplined operator focused on free cash flow generation and shareholder returns.