About Us

Founded by father and son Michael and Patrick Chong, Blackfire Operating is a family business with the professionalism and experience to strive in today's competitive industry landscape. 

Michael Chong has over 40 years of experience in the Oil & Gas Industry. Though a petroleum engineer by trade, Michael has been involved in all aspects of the upstream industry throughout his career.

Patrick Chong entered the Oil & Gas Industry as a landman at the start of the current market downturn. Working in a downsized, extremely competitive market allowed Patrick to learn multiple aspects of the land and business side of the industry, from mineral leasing and title, to working interest acquisition and divestiture.