W&T Offshore, Inc. is an independent oil and natural gas producer. The company is engaged in the exploration, development, and acquisition of oil and natural gas properties in the Gulf of Mexico. The company's operations are focused on the deepwater and shallow water shelf areas of the Gulf of Mexico. The company's production is primarily sold to third-party customers. The company has a proven track record of successful exploration and development activities in the Gulf of Mexico. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.