Phil Mulacek has built a career in the oil and gas industry across exploration, development and corporate leadership. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from Texas Tech University.
Building InterOil
As InterOil’s founder and former chairman and chief executive, Phil helped establish an integrated energy business in Papua New Guinea. InterOil’s 2013 announcement credited his exploration leadership with the Elk–Antelope and Triceratops discoveries.
Company leadership
Empire Petroleum’s 2025 Annual Report, published in 2026, identifies Phil as Chairman of the Board. Earlier company disclosures also document his leadership of Asian Oil & Gas and the founding of PIE Corp.
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