A?pache Corp. is a growth company first, asserts president, chief executive and chief operating officer Steve Farris. Whether through the drillbit or by acquisitions, the company’s relentless mission is to grow production and reserves in the most value-enhancing way.

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The picture of Apache today, a company formed in 1954, began with a series of strategic and opportunistic acquisitions 20 years ago, roughly corresponding to Farris’ arrival. The company built its portfolio both domestically and internationally, onshore and offshore, often via castoffs by major ...