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The Company and Business
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
The Company and Business  
The Company and Business

Note 1 - The Company and Business

 

SM Energy Company (“SM Energy” or the “Company”) is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, exploitation, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (“NGLs”) in North America, with a focus on oil and liquids-rich resource plays.