UpCurve Energy starts with focus on shales

UpCurve Energy LLC is starting work focusing on development of unconventional resources with a $100-million line of equity commitment from partnerships managed by Post Oak Energy Capital LP. Both companies Houston-based.

UpCurve managers also are investing.

The company initially will focus on joint ventures, farmins, organic leasing, and acquisitions in US shale plays.

Its chief executive officer is Denis Pone, formerly of ConocoPhillips Corp. Zach Fenton, who also worked at ConocoPhillips, is chief operating officer.