Late-life asset optimization is our specialty
We acquire late-life oil and gas assets that are underperforming and utilize new technology and experience to optimize production and reduce costs
Acquisition
We acquire conventional, producing assets with long life and proven cash flow
Development
We develop our assets to maximize value, spending capital within cash flow and growing at a reasonable rate
Optimization
We optimize acquired assets through increasing and maintaining production, reducing costs, and eliminating constraints
Asset Retirement
We strive to be good stewards of our environment and retire or divest our assets in a responsible manner
Our President
Richard Hopper is the Founder and President of Lucky Lad Energy.
Since founding the company in 2020, Richard has led Lucky Lad Energy’s growth through the acquisition and optimization of conventional producing assets along the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast. To date, the company has completed seven acquisitions and three strategic divestitures, continuing to build and refine its portfolio while focusing on operational efficiency and production optimization.
Richard holds a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Oklahoma and an MBA from Louisiana State University. He is also a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.


