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Ultra Petroleum company history timeline

1979

1979: The company is incorporated in Canada.

1996

Ultra reached a major turning point in 1996 when it became involved in the Rocky Mountains for the first time.

1998

By the end of 1998 Ultra had dug nine wells in an identified sweet spot, 12 miles long and 2 miles wide.

2001

In January 2001, Ultra acquired Houston-based Pendaries Petroleum Ltd. in a $40 million stock swap.

What they saw in 2001 was a great deal of success, especially in Ultra's Wyoming interests.

2002

The company again delivered more than it promised in 2002, exceeding its year-end target of proved reserves, which now totaled 700 Bcfe, a 58 percent increase over the prior year.

In addition, in 2002 the company participated in the drilling of five wells and the discovery of two new fields, for a total now of seven discovered fields.

Ultra continued to enjoy success with the drill bit in 2002.

2003

With a rebound in Wyoming natural gas prices, Ultra was able to post revenues of $121.6 million in 2003, as well as net income of $45.3 million.

2003: Ultra exceeds the Tcfe (trillion cubic feet equivalent) mark in reserves.

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