Phil Mulacek

PIE Operating

Independent exploration and production in Texas and Louisiana.

PIE Operating, LLC is a privately held petroleum exploration and production company headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas. Its operating focus includes the Permian Basin and Austin Chalk.

Technical work connected to the field

The company brings together geology, engineering, land, drilling and production operations to evaluate and manage oil and gas assets.

The PIE connection

Phil’s business history includes the founding of Petroleum Independent and Exploration Corporation, known as PIE Corp. PIE Operating is a distinct legal entity: Empire Petroleum’s filings separately identify a shared-services agreement with PIE Operating. These company histories should be read with that distinction in mind.

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Sources & further reading

PIE Operating — company overview

PIE Operating — operating focus

Empire Petroleum — board biography

Empire Petroleum — 2025 Annual Report, published 2026

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