On April 1, 2020 (the "Petition Date"), Whiting Petroleum Corporation and four affiliated debtors (together, the "Debtors") filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The Debtors' bankruptcy cases are jointly administered under case no. 20-32021 and are pending before the Honorable David R. Jones in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.

 

You can review the company's press release regarding these cases by clicking HERE.

 

Additional information about the bankruptcy cases may be obtained by calling the toll-free case information line at 800.330.2531. You may also submit an inquiry via email by clicking HERE.

Debtors

Case No. Debtor Name
20-32021
20-32020
20-32022
20-32023
20-32024

Dates

Petition Date April 01, 2020

Confirmation Hearing August 14, 2020 (01:00 PM CT)

Effective Date September 01, 2020

Meeting of Creditors

Pursuant to section 341 of the Bankruptcy Code, the Meeting of Creditors has been scheduled for May 11, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. CST. The telephonic hearing can be accessed by dialing 877-760-2047 Code: 713 752 4416.

Professionals

Proposed Debtors' Counsel
KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP
KIRKLAND & ELLIS INTERNATIONAL LLP
JACKSON WALKER LLP

Restructuring Advisor
ALVAREZ & MARSAL

 

Office of the U.S. Trustee
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FAQs

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Court Information

United States Bankruptcy Court,
Southern District of Texas
515 Rusk Street
Houston, TX 77002
713.250.5500

Electronic Hearing Instructions

To participate in Electronic Hearings audio communication, please dial-in 832.917.1510 (room 205691). To participate in video communication, go to gotomeet.me/judgejones.