Leading the Exploration for the Largest Oil & Gas Discovery

About Us

At Lost Soldier Oil and Gas, we are dedicated to responsibly developing Wyoming’s Bison Basin oil and gas resources while preserving the surrounding environment.

Our operations are centered in the Wild Mustang Federal Unit, an area rich in history and wildlife, including grazing cattle, elk, antelope, and wild mustangs. Drawing inspiration from the nearby Lost Soldier oilfield, located 15 miles southeast of our discovery well, this field is one of Wyoming’s oldest and has produced over 400 million barrels of oil since its discovery. Today, it continues to produce over 1 million barrels per year. We leverage the area’s proven geology to unlock its vast potential, using custom-built drilling rigs and skilled crews to ensure efficient, cost-effective resource extraction while maintaining a strong commitment to environmental stewardship.

Our strategic value beyond the asset base includes high-quality expertise across every aspect of our operations. With a forward-thinking approach to energy development and ecological preservation, Lost Soldier Oil and Gas is well-positioned to deliver returns for investors while supporting energy production and a thriving local economy.

The “Lost Soldier District” in Wyoming was named after two soldiers who vanished in the snow while searching for a hidden whiskey distillery, leaving only one to return. The area where the search took place became known as the “Lost Soldier District.” Click here and here to learn more about our unique Wyoming backstory.

Company Highlights

Accelerated Production Forecast

First 20-25 wells are projected to produce 400 Mmcf/d and fill the Contango pipeline, generating  ~$201 million for Lost Soldier when online. Targeted production by 2030 is 2.9 Bcf/d.

Led by Industry Experts

Founder & CEO, Marc Bruner, was at the forefront of developing the 49 TCF Jonah and Pinedale fields 100 miles west. The discovery is the life work of Geologist Mike Pinnell beginning in the mid-1970s. The President, Steve Richards, is also an expert in the region’s resources. He is a 37-year Schlumberger veteran, part of his career was spent evaluating and designing ultra-efficient well completions at the Jonah and Pinedale fields.

Advantageous Infrastructure

A Contango 400 Mmcf/d dry gas pipeline is only 5 miles from the discovery well. It connects to a major gas hub at Wamsutter 40 miles south. A 200 KW power line crosses company lands as do additional oil and CO2 pipelines.

Strategic Location

Location: Bison Basin central Wyoming, two major hubs can ship natural gas both East and West. Thousands of wells surround the Bison Basin resulting in a deep expert labor pool, extensive infrastructure and predictable geology.

Join us on this exciting journey into Wyoming’s energy landscape

Meet
Our Team

MARC BRUNER

Founder, CEO

Spearheaded development the 49 Tcf Pinedale –Jonah Fields.  Co-founded  Pennaco Energy which was bought by Marathon Oil Co. for $500 million, Founded Falcon Energy and pioneered the discovery of the 500 TCF Betaloo Basin.

STEVE RICHARDS

President

Schlumberger alumnus with over 37 years of experience focusing on unconventional plays – part of the original Schlumberger team, which developed the Jonah- Pinedale discoveries.

CARMEN J. “TONY” LOTITO, JR.

Chief Financial Officer

Over 30 years of accounting experience in the oil and gas industry; former director, Chief Financial Officer, and Vice President for early-stage exploration oil and gas public companies from 1999 to the present listed on the NASDAQ exchange.

EARL SANFORD

Vice President Drilling

Extensive background spanning five decades in drilling and completion of gas and oil wells for BP, Parker Drilling and SST Energy where he was the Rig Manager and Drilling Superintendent for 23 years.

MIKE KADILLAK

Vice President Midstream

An expert in logistics and energy commodity markets in 1999 he founded Gallatin Energy Corporation specialises in risk management and energy solutions and advised large industrial corporations natural gas producers, in 23 states.

Wild Mustang Natural Gas Discoveries

Location and Size:

Central Wyoming, North of Rawlins, the Bison Basin a sub basin of the Prolific Green River Basin.  The company’s lands consist of 56 leases totaling 24,000 acres that are within its Wild Mustang Federal unit together in excess of 12,000 acres of leases outside the unit, in addition to a 250,000 acre AMI. 

  • Over 26,620 Producing Wells in Wyoming as of December 23, 2024. 
  • The Bison Basin is very deep >24,000 Ft.
  • The discovery wells have established 3,400 feet of stacked pay
  • 200 miles of seismic has outlined 7 or more deeper potential oil and gas reservoirs 
  • Potential Life of project (including deeper stacked pay if productive): (2,183 wells) 83.8 years.

Unique Geology:

The Bison Basin was never affected by the region’s tectonic events, consequently its formations remain undisturbed just as they were 50 million or more years ago.  During the intervening years, thousands of erosional debris settled on top of the basin adding to the near record over pressured gas zones drilling has encountered. 

Potential for Deeper Discoveries:

The surrounding uplifted formations and the wells producing from them provided us with a wealth of geological data which together with more than 200 miles of seismic, has indicated that a giant gas discovery is located here.  This data also continues to point to the potential for additional discoveries as we drill deeper in the Bison Basin. 

Green Mountain Federal #4 Discovery Well:

Discoveries in four formations: the Lance, Shannon 1, 2, 3, and 5, which are estimated to contain 6 TCF GIP.  The fifth deepest formation, the Shannon 10 contains natural gas and liquids.   Because of the extreme pressures, only the top of Shannon 10 formation was drilled leaving almost 1,000 feet to be tested, not including five deeper formations, the Shannon 10 and Niobrara may double the current GIP estimate.  

News
& Updates

Lost Soldier today has cased and cemented the Found Soldier #1 well

This well has indications of a new charged reservoir in the Shannon 1 formation, and 45 rotary sidewall cores were taken in the Shannon 2, 3 and 5 for further lab analysis.  The Shannon 1 brings an additional 100’ thick reservoir to the over pressured section of the Wild Mustang Unit that can be developed.  […]

Lost Soldier has mobilized Lost Soldier Drilling Rig 88 to begin operations on the Found Soldier Federal #1 well

We anticipate the rig will begin drilling out of surface casing shortly.  The objective of this well is to drill directionally to the North end of Section 3 to penetrate the Shannon 5 reservoir section.  We plan to obtain rock samples in the key producing sections of the well including the Lance and Shannon zones […]

Lost Soldier Oil and Gas is pleased to announce effective Jan 1, 2024 the appointment of Micheal Kadillak as Vice President Midstream

Lost Soldier Oil and Gas is pleased to announce effective Jan 1, 2024 the appointment of Micheal Kadillak as Vice President Midstream. Micheal brings over 43 years of experience to his role which will include the management, strategic design and gas marketing of midstream operations for the company.