Brigham Exploration was founded in 1990 and is based in Austin, Texas.Brigham Exploration Company engages in the exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas reserves in the Rocky Mountains, Onshore Gulf Coast, Anadarko Basin, and west Texas. Brigham Exploration Company holds property interests in the Powder River Basin located in Wyoming. Brigham Exploration Company also holds property interests in the Onshore Gulf Coast consisting of the Vicksburg trend in Brooks County, Texas; Miocene and Upper Oligocene trends in Southern Louisiana; and the Frio trend in and around Matagorda County, Texas. As of December 31, 2008, Brigham Exploration Company had estimated proved reserves of 137.1 Bcfe. It also operated 7 exploration wells and 64 development wells. Brigham Exploration Company sells its oil and natural gas to intrastate pipeline purchasers, operators of processing plants, and marketing companies.