battalion oil corporation, an independent energy company, engages in the acquisition, production, exploration, and development of onshore oil and natural gas assets in the united states. as of december 31, 2019, the company held interests in 52,368 net acres in the delaware basin located in the counties of pecos, reeves, ward, and winkler, texas. it also had estimated proved reserves of approximately 62.1 million barrels of oil equivalent comprising 39.2 million barrels of crude oil, 10.8 million barrels of natural gas liquids, and 72.3 billion cubic feet of natural gas. the company was formerly known as halcã³n resources corporation and changed its name to battalion oil corporation in january 2020. battalion oil corporation was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in houston, texas.