Petrohawk Energy News

The board of directors of Houston-based Halcon Resources Corporation approved the appointment of Stephen W. Herod to the office of President, effective May 16, 2012.

A drilling rig in the Eagle Ford Shale in South Texas is seen in this Petrohawk Energy Corporation handout photograph released to Reuters on July 14, 2011.

First quarter earnings season in the exploration and production sector has demonstrated that the Bakken play in the Williston Basin is a fickle one, as recent news from companies active here both enriched and hurt investors last week.

Construction on the office began under the direction of Petrohawk Energy Corporation, which was acquired by Australia-based BHP Billiton last year.

HalcA3n Resources Corp. , a Houston-based energy company engaged in exploration and production activities, said Wednesday that it has acquired GeoResources Inc.