Founded in 1989, Harvest Natural Resources is an independent energy company that is engaged in the acquisition, development, production and disposition of oil and natural gas properties. The company s producing operations are conducted principally through its 80-percent owned Venezuelan subsidiary, Harvest Vinccler, which operates the South Monagas Unit in Venezuela. Harvest Natural Resources is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol HNR. The company is located in Houston.