PRIMEENERGY CORP
10QSB, 1995-08-14
CRUDE PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS
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                U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                        Washington, D.C. 20549
                   ________________________________
                                   
                              FORM 10-QSB
                                   
/X/   Quarterly  Report Under Section 13 or 15(d)  of  the  Securities
Exchange Act of 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 1995

                                  or

/  /   Transition  Report Under Section 13 or 15(d) of the  Securities
Exchange Act of 1934

For the Transition Period From __________ to ___________

                        ______________________
                                   
                     Commission File Number 0-7406
                        ______________________
                                   
                        PrimeEnergy Corporation
        (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
                                   
                               Delaware
    (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
                                   
                              84-0637348
                  (IRS employer identification number)
                                   
           One Landmark Square, Stamford, Connecticut  06901
               (Address of principal executive offices)
                                   
                            (203) 358-5700
         (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
                                   
                                   
 (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since
                             last report)
     
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the
past  12  months  (or for such shorter period that the Registrant  was
required  to  file  such reports), and (2) has been  subject  to  such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes /X/  No  / /


The  number  of  shares outstanding of each class of the  Registrant's
Common  Stock  as  of August 11, 1995 was:  Common  Stock,  $0.10  par
value, 5,447,082 shares.
                                   
                        PrimeEnergy Corporation
                                   
                         Index to Form 10-QSB
                                   
                             June 30, 1995
                                   
                                   

Part I -  Financial Information

Consolidated Balance Sheets - June 30, 1995 and
December 31, 1994                                                3-4

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the six months
ended June 30, 1995 and 1994                                     5

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months
ended June 30, 1995 and 1994                                     6

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity for the
six months ended June 30, 1995                                   7

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months
ended June 30, 1995 and 1994                                     8

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                       9-16

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations                                        17-20


Part II - Other Information                                      21

Signatures                                                       22


                        PrimeEnergy Corporation
                                   
                      Consolidated Balance Sheets
                                   
                  June 30, 1995 and December 31, 1994

                                              June 30,   December 31,
                                                1995         1994
                                            (Unaudited)    (Audited)
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                 $ 1,887,000  $ 2,361,000
  Restricted cash and cash
    equivalents (Note 2)                        816,000    1,257,000
  Accounts receivable (Note 3)                1,862,000    2,093,000
  Due from related parties (Note 9)           3,811,000    2,420,000
  Other current assets                          183,000      201,000
  Prepaid expenses                              209,000      109,000
  Deferred income taxes                         144,000      144,000
                                             ----------   ----------
      Total current assets                    8,912,000    8,585,000
                                             ----------   ----------

Property and equipment, at cost(Notes 1 and 4):
  Oil and gas properties (successful
    efforts method) - developed              24,682,000   24,282,000
  Furniture, fixtures and equipment
    including leasehold improvements          4,693,000    4,507,000
                                             ----------   ----------
                                             29,375,000   28,789,000
  Accumulated depreciation and depletion    (17,300,000) (16,134,000)
                                             ----------   ----------
    Net property and equipment               12,075,000   12,655,000
                                             ----------   ----------

Other assets                                    458,000      462,000
Due from affiliates                             325,000      325,000
                                             ----------   ----------
    Total assets                            $21,770,000  $22,027,000
                                             ==========   ==========





See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
                        PrimeEnergy Corporation
                                   
                      Consolidated Balance Sheets
                                   
                  June 30, 1995 and December 31, 1994

                                              June 30,   December 31,
                                                1995         1994
                                            (Unaudited)    (Audited)
Current liabilities:
  Current portion of other long-term
    obligations (Note 6)                   $    214,000  $   224,000
  Accounts payable                            2,446,000    3,941,000
  Accrued liabilities:
    Taxes (Note 1)                                8,000       24,000
    Interest and other                        1,195,000      793,000
  Due to related parties (Note 9)             1,250,000      895,000
                                             ----------   ----------
    Total current liabilities                 5,113,000    5,877,000
                                             ----------   ----------

Long-term bank debt (Note 5)                  8,322,000    7,742,000
Other long-term obligations (Note 6)            533,000      546,000
Deferred income taxes (Note 1)                  265,000      265,000
Stockholder's equity:
  Preferred stock, $.10 par, authorized
    10,000 shares; none issued                   --           --
  Common stock, $.10 par value, authorized
    15,000,000 shares; issued 7,597,970
    in 1995 and 1994                            760,000      760,000
  Paid in capital                            10,888,000   10,888,000
  Accumulated deficit                        (1,132,000)  (1,519,000)
                                             ----------   ----------
                                             10,516,000   10,129,000
  Treasury stock, at cost, 2,117,188
    common shares in 1995 and 1,919,038
    common shares in 1994                    (2,979,000)  (2,532,000)
                                             ----------   ----------
    Total stockholders' equity                7,537,000    7,597,000
                                             ----------   ----------
      Total liabilities and equity          $21,770,000  $22,027,000
                                             ==========   ==========


See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements
                        PrimeEnergy Corporation
                                   
                 Consolidated Statements of Operations
                                   
                Six Months Ended June 30, 1995 and 1994
                              (Unaudited)

                                                1995         1994
Revenue:
  Oil and gas sales                         $ 3,041,000  $ 2,586,000
  District operating income                   4,787,000    4,369,000
  Administrative revenue (Note 9)               807,000      940,000
  Reporting and management fees (Note 9)        176,000      181,000
  Interest and other income                      79,000       73,000
                                             ----------   ----------
    Total revenue                             8,890,000    8,149,000
                                             ----------   ----------

Costs and expenses:
  Lease operating expense                     2,024,000    1,675,000
  District operating expense                  3,554,000    3,122,000
  Depreciation and depletion of
    oil and gas properties                    1,008,000      973,000
  General and administrative expense          1,586,000    1,768,000
  Interest expense (Notes 5 and 6)              322,000      227,000
                                             ----------   ----------
    Total costs and expenses                  8,494,000    7,765,000
                                             ----------   ----------
Income from operations                          396,000      384,000
Gain on sale and exchange of assets              34,000       28,000
                                             ----------   ----------
Net income before income taxes                  430,000      412,000

Provision for income taxes                       43,000       42,000
                                             ----------   ----------
Net income                                  $   387,000  $   370,000
                                             ==========   ==========

Primary income per common share (Note 11)         $0.06        $0.06
                                                   ====         ====
Fully diluted income per common share (Note 11)   $0.06        $0.06
                                                   ====         ====


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
                        PrimeEnergy Corporation
                                   
                 Consolidated Statements of Operations
                                   
               Three Months Ended June 30, 1995 and 1994
                              (Unaudited)

                                                1995         1994
Revenue:
  Oil and gas sales                         $ 1,556,000  $ 1,264,000
  District operating income                   2,411,000    2,269,000
  Administrative revenue (Note 9)               421,000      460,000
  Reporting and management fees (Note 9)         87,000      110,000
  Interest and other income                      46,000       25,000
                                             ----------   ----------
    Total revenue                             4,521,000    4,128,000
                                             ----------   ----------

Costs and expenses:
  Lease operating expense                     1,059,000      927,000
  District operating expense                  1,785,000    1,603,000
  Depreciation and depletion of
    oil and gas properties                      469,000      550,000
  General and administrative expense            836,000      819,000
  Interest expense (Notes 5 and 6)              180,000      141,000
                                             ----------   ----------
    Total costs and expenses                  4,329,000    4,040,000
                                             ----------   ----------
Income from operations                          192,000       88,000
Gain (loss) on sale and exchange of assets      (24,000)       6,000
                                             ----------   ----------
Net income before income taxes                  168,000       94,000

Provision for income taxes                       17,000        2,000
                                             ----------   ----------
Net income                                  $   151,000  $    92,000
                                             ==========   ==========

Primary income per common share (Note 11)         $0.03        $0.01
                                                   ====         ====
Fully diluted income per common share (Note 11)   $0.03        $0.01
                                                   ====         ====


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
                        PrimeEnergy Corporation
                                   
            Consolidated Statement of Stockholder's Equity
                                   
                    Six Months Ended June 30, 1995

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                                 Common Stock        Paid-In    Accumulated     Treasury
                               Shares     Amount     Capital      Deficit        Stock        Total
                              --------   --------   ---------     --------      --------     --------
<S>                           <C>        <C>       <C>          <C>           <C>           <C>
Balance at December 31, 1994  7,597,970  $760,000  $10,888,000  ($1,519,000)  ($2,532,000)  $7,597,000

Purchased 198,150 shares of  
  common stock                   --         --          --           --          (447,000)    (447,000)

Net income                       --         --          --          387,000        --          387,000
                              ---------   -------   ----------    ---------     ---------    ---------
Balance at June 30, 1995      7,597,970  $760,000  $10,888,000  ($1,132,000)  ($2,979,000)  $7,537,000
                              =========   =======   ==========    =========     =========    =========

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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
                        PrimeEnergy Corporation
                                   
                 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                                   
                Six Months Ended June 30, 1995 and 1994
                              (Unaudited)

                                                1995         1994

Net cash provided by operating activities   $   179,000  $   568,000
                                             ----------   ----------

Cash flows from investing activities:
  Additions to property and equipment          (819,000)  (2,100,000)
  Proceeds from sale of property
    and equipment                                56,000       73,000
                                             ----------   ----------
    Net cash used in investing activities      (763,000)  (2,027,000)
                                             ----------   ----------

Cash flows from financing activities:
  Distributions paid to related parties          --       (3,415,000)
  Purchase of treasury stock                   (447,000)    (122,000)
  Increase in long-term bank debt and
    other long-term obligations               5,584,000    1,370,000
  Repayment of long-term bank debt and
    other long-term obligations              (5,027,000)    (511,000)
  Cash overdraft                                 --          671,000
                                             ----------   ----------
    Net cash used in financing activities       110,000   (2,007,000)
                                             ----------   ----------

Net increase (decrease) in cash and
  cash equivalents                             (474,000)  (3,466,000)

Cash and cash equivalents at the
  beginning of the period                     2,361,000    4,403,000
                                             ----------   ----------
Cash and cash equivalents at the
  end of the period                         $ 1,887,000  $   937,000
                                             ==========   ==========



See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
                        PrimeEnergy Corporation
                                   
              Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
                                   
                             June 30, 1995



(1)  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:

     (a)  Company operations-
     
     PrimeEnergy Corporation ("PEC"), a Delaware corporation, was
     organized in March 1973, and in September 1989 acquired
     PrimeEnergy Management Corporation ("PEMC") as a wholly-owned
     subsidiary.  In September 1990, PEC acquired field service
     equipment from the Eastern Service Joint Venture and established
     Eastern Oil Well Service Company ("EOWSC") as a wholly-owned
     subsidiary.  During 1992, Prime Operating Company ("POC") was
     formed as a wholly-owned subsidiary of PEC to act as operator for
     the majority of the producing oil and gas properties owned by the
     Company and affiliated entities.  Also during 1992, PEC acquired
     additional field service equipment and formed Southwest Oilfield
     Construction Company ("SOCC") as a wholly-owned subsidiary.  The
     Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of
     PrimeEnergy Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, the
     "Company").  In the opinion of the Company, the accompanying
     unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all necessary
     adjustments and elimination of all significant intercompany
     transactions and balances to present fairly the financial
     position as of June 30, 1995 and December 31, 1994, and the
     results of operations and cash flows for the periods ended June
     30, 1995 and 1994.  All such adjustments are of a normal
     recurring nature.  The results of operations for the above
     periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be
     expected for the full year.
     
     (b)  Property and equipment-
     
     The Company follows the "successful efforts" method of accounting
     for its oil and gas properties.  Under the successful efforts
     method, costs of acquiring undeveloped oil and gas leasehold
     acreage, including lease bonuses, brokers' fees and other related
     costs are capitalized.  Provisions for impairment of undeveloped
     oil and gas leases are based on periodic evaluations.  Annual
     lease rentals and exploration expenses, including geological and
     geophysical expenses and exploratory dry hole costs, are charged
     against income as incurred.  Costs of drilling and equipping
     productive wells, including development dry holes and related
     production facilities are capitalized.
     
     Depreciation and depletion of oil and gas production equipment
     and properties are determined under the unit-of-production method
     based on estimated proved recoverable oil and gas reserves.
     Depreciation of all other equipment is determined under the
     straight-line method using various rates based on useful lives.
     
     (c)  Income taxes-
     
     The Company records income taxes in accordance with Statement of
     Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 109, "Accounting for
     Income Taxes".  SFAS No. 109 is an asset and liability approach
     to accounting for income taxes, which requires the recognition of
     deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax
     consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company's
     financial statements or tax returns.
     
     Deferred tax liabilities or assets are established for temporary
     differences between financial and tax reporting bases and are
     subsequently adjusted to reflect changes in the rates expected to
     be in effect when the temporary differences reverse.  A valuation
     allowance is established for any deferred tax asset for which
     realization is not likely.
     
     (d)  General and administrative expenses-
     
     General and administrative expenses represent costs and expenses
     associated with the operation of the Company.  Certain
     partnerships and trusts sponsored by the Company reimburse
     general and administrative expenses incurred on their behalf.
     
     (e)  Income per share-
     
     Income per share of common stock has been computed based on the
     weighted average number of common shares and common stock
     equivalents outstanding during the respective periods.
        
     (f)  Statements of cash flows-
     
     For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, the
     Company considers short-term, highly liquid investments with
     original maturities of less than ninety days to be cash
     equivalents.
     
     (g)  Concentration of Credit Risk-
     
     The Company maintains significant banking relationships with
     financial institutions in the State of Texas.  The Company limits
     its risk by periodically evaluating the relative credit standing
     of these financial institutions.
     
     (h)  Reclassifications-
     
     Certain reclassifications were made to the prior year's financial
     statements to conform to the current year presentation.
     

(2)  Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents:

     Restricted cash and cash equivalents includes $436,000 and
     $412,000 at June 30, 1995 and December 31, 1994, respectively, of
     cash primarily pertaining to unclaimed royalty and revenue
     interest payments. There were corresponding accounts payable
     recorded at June 30, 1995 and December 31, 1994 for these
     liabilities.

     Restricted cash also includes $380,000 and $844,000 at June 30,
     1995 and December 31, 1994, respectively, relating to the 1994-I
     Development Program.  These funds are committed for the use on
     the Development Program; however, they are available to satisfy
     any working capital needs of the Company.


(3)  Accounts Receivable

     Accounts receivable at June 30, 1995 and December 31, 1994
     consisted of the following:
                                        June 30,        December 31,
                                          1995              1994
      
      Joint Interest Billing          $   801,000       $   912,000
      Trade Receivables                   127,000           115,000
      Oil and Gas Sales                   930,000           794,000
      Other                                53,000           372,000
                                        ---------         ---------
                                        1,911,000         2,193,000
      
      Less, Allowance for doubtful
       accounts                           (49,000)         (100,000)
                                        ---------         ---------
                                      $ 1,862,000       $ 2,093,000
                                        =========         =========


(4)  Property and equipment

     Property and equipment at June 30, 1995 and December 31, 1994
     consisted of the following:
                                        June 30,        December 31,
                                          1995              1994
      
      Oil and gas properties
        at cost                       $24,682,000       $24,282,000
      Less, accumulated depletion
        and depreciation              (14,570,000)      (13,745,000)
                                       ----------      ----------
                                       10,112,000        10,537,000
                                       ----------        ----------
      
      Furniture, fixtures and
        and equipment                   4,693,000         4,507,000
      Less, accum. depreciation        (2,730,000)       (2,389,000)
                                       ----------        ----------
                                        1,963,000         2,118,000
                                       ----------        ----------
      Total net property and
        equipment                     $12,075,000       $12,655,000
                                       ==========        ==========
(5)  Long-Term Bank Debt

     At December 31, 1994, the Company was party to a line of credit
     agreement with a bank, with a borrowing base of $7.878 million.
     On April 26, 1995, the Company entered into a new credit
     agreement with the same bank, extending the borrowing base to a
     non-reducing $12.5 million and syndicating 25% of the borrowing
     to a second bank.  The new agreement provides for interest at
     1/2% over the bank's base rate as defined and payable monthly, or
     2-3/4% over the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR) for the
     interest period requested, payable at the end of the interest
     period.
     
     Advances pursuant to the agreement are limited to the borrowing
     base as defined in the agreement.  Most of the Company's oil and
     gas properties as well as certain receivables and equipment were
     pledged as security under this agreement.  Under the Company's
     credit agreement, the Company is required to maintain, as
     defined, a minimum current ratio, tangible net worth, debt
     coverage ratio and interest coverage ratio.


(6)  Other Long-Term Obligations:

     Other long-term obligations at June 30, 1995 and December 31,
     1994 consisted of the following:
     
                                         June 30,       December 31,
                                           1995             1994
      Subordinated debentures due
       December 31, 1996               $   225,000      $   225,000
      
      Installment notes payable            288,000          310,000
      
      Capital lease obligations            234,000          235,000
                                         ---------        ---------
                                           747,000          770,000
      
      Less, current portion               (214,000)        (224,000)
                                         ---------        ---------
                                       $   533,000      $   546,000
                                         =========        =========

     The secured subordinated debentures are held by affiliated
     Partnerships in which PEMC is a general partner.  Interest was
     payable at 10% through 1994 and 9.25% thereafter.  The
     installment notes bear interest ranging from 5% to 10%.


(7)  Contingent Liabilities:
      
     PEMC is a managing general partner or managing trustee in several
     limited partnerships and trusts (the "Partnerships").  As such,
     PEMC is responsible for all Partnership activities, including the
     review and analysis of oil and gas properties for acquisition,
     the drilling of development wells and the production and sale of
     oil and gas from productive wells.  PEMC also provides the
     administration, accounting and tax preparation work for the
     Partnerships.  PEMC is liable for all debts and liabilities of
     the affiliated Partnerships, to the extent that the assets of a
     given limited Partnership are not sufficient to satisfy its
     obligations.
     
     As a general partner, PEMC is committed to offer to purchase the
     limited partners' interest in certain of its managed Partnerships
     at various annual intervals.  Under the terms of a partnership or
     trust agreement, PEMC is not obligated to purchase an amount
     greater than 10% of the total interest outstanding.  In addition,
     PEMC will be obligated to purchase interests tendered by the
     limited partners only to the extent of one-hundred and fifty
     (150) percent of the revenues received by it from such
     Partnership in the previous year.  Purchase prices are based upon
     annual reserve reports of independent petroleum engineering firms
     discounted by a risk factor.  Based upon historical production
     rates and prices, management estimates that if all such offers
     were to be accepted, the maximum annual future purchase
     commitment would be approximately $500,000.
     
     
(8)  Stock Options and Other Compensation:

     In May 1989, non-statutory stock options were granted by the
     Company to four key executive officers for the purchase of shares
     of common stock.  In each case such options are for a term of ten
     years ending May 15, 1999, and are exercisable, on a cumulative
     basis, as to twenty percent of the shares subject to option in
     each year, beginning one year after the granting of the option.
     At June 30, 1995, options on 802,500 shares were outstanding and
     exercisable at prices ranging from $1.00  to $1.25.

     On January 27, 1983, the Company adopted the 1983 Incentive Stock
     Option Plan.  At June 30, 1995, options on 134,000 shares were
     exercisable at $1.50 per share and no additional shares were
     available for granting.


(9)  Related Party Transactions:

     PEMC is a general partner or trustee in several oil and gas
     partnerships and trusts in which certain directors have limited
     and general partnership or trustee interests.  Substantially all
     of the assets and revenues of PEMC are derived from its
     sponsorship of the Partnerships and the interests of PEMC in the
     oil and gas properties acquired by the Partnerships. As the
     managing general partner in each of the Partnerships, PEMC
     receives approximately 5% to 12% of the net revenues of each
     Partnership as a carried interest in the Partnerships'
     properties.
     
     The Partnership agreements allow PEMC to receive management fees
     for various services to the Partnerships as well as a
     reimbursement for property acquisition and development costs
     incurred on behalf of the Partnerships and general and
     administrative overhead, which is reported in the statements of
     operations as administrative revenue.

     In 1991, the Company loaned approximately $325,000 at 12%
     interest to a real estate limited partnership of which a Company
     Officer and Director is a general partner.  This loan is secured
     by a second mortgage on the underlying real estate in the
     partnership and the Company received a 23% equity participation
     in the partnership.  The loan agreement provides for interest
     payments on a quarterly basis provided the cash flow from
     operations of the limited partnership are sufficient to pay
     interest for the quarter.  If cash flows are not sufficient, then
     the accrued interest is added to the principal.  This loan is
     included in other non-current assets on the balance sheet.
     
     Due to related parties at June 30, 1995 and December 31, 1994
     primarily represent receipts collected by the Company, as agent,
     from oil and gas sales net of expenses.  Receivables from
     affiliates consist of reimbursable general and administrative
     costs, lease operating expenses and reimbursements for property
     acquisition and development costs.


11)  Income per share:

     The weighted average number of common shares and common stock
     equivalents outstanding used in the income per share calculation
     are as follows:
     
                          Six Months Ended         Three Months Ended
                              June 30,                  June 30,
                           1995      1994            1995      1994
     
     Primary            6,071,487  6,454,618      6,022,112  6,384,394
                        =========  =========      =========  =========

     Fully diluted      6,071,487  6,486,995      6,022,112  6,468,632
                        =========  =========      =========  =========
     


                                PART I


Item 2.   MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

This discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial
statements of the Company and notes thereto.  The Company's
subsidiaries are defined in Note 1 of the financial statements.  PEMC
is the managing general partner or managing trustee in several Limited
Partnerships and Trusts (collectively, the "Partnerships").

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

In April, the Company entered into a revised credit agreement with
Bank One, Texas NA providing for a $12.5 million revolving line of
credit on a $50 million master promissory note.  This new agreement
introduces Den norske Bank, AS as a 25% syndication partner in the
line, once the Company reaches borrowings of $12.5 million for over
one month.  The agreement also provides for a lower floating rate
compared to previous agreements as well as the ability to borrow based
upon the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBO).  The borrowing base
will be non-reducing and will be revised every six months by the
banks.

Most of the Company's oil and gas properties as well as certain
receivables and equipment are pledged as security under the new
agreement.  The Company is required to maintain, as defined, a minimum
current ratio, tangible net worth, and debt and interest coverage
ratios.  The line of credit now bears interest at 1/2% over the bank's
base rate, as defined, payable monthly, or 2-3/4% over the published
LIBO rate, payable at the end of the applicable interest period.

The Company's primary source of working capital during the first six
months of 1995 was through internally generated funds coupled with
cash balances at the prior year-end and bank borrowings. Net cash
provided by operations was used primarily to repay bank debt and to
purchase treasury stock, as well as continued property development.

The Company continues to focus on the acquisition of producing oil and
gas properties and the expansion of its service and operating
functions and intends to continue to seek additional opportunities in
these areas.

During the first six months, the Company spent approximately $390,000
acquiring properties for development or developing properties already
owned.  The Company also spent $200,000 on the repurchase of limited
partnership interests in the Partnerships.

Also during the first six months, the Company spent approximately
$170,000 on trucks and automobiles used in connection with field
service operations, and an additional $56,000 on computers and related
equipment and software.

The expansion of the Company's operating and servicing subsidiaries
through property and equipment acquisitions during 1994 is expected to
show a positive impact on earnings in the future.  Additionally, the
Company receives cash flows through PEMC from the management of
existing limited partnerships and trusts.

The Company feels that it has the ability to generate sufficient
amounts of cash to meet long-term liquidity needs, as well as debt
service.  The Company expects to generate increased cash flows by
increasing its reserve base through continued acquisitions.  By
increasing its reserve base, the Company's borrowing ability is
increased due to additional properties available as collateral.

It is management's opinion that the current market conditions are
creating some industry opportunities for those well managed companies
with staying power to take advantage of the situation through mergers
and acquisitions.  The Company intends to continue to explore and
pursue this course.


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Oil and gas sales of $3.0 million for the first six months of 1995
increased approximately 18% compared to the first six months of 1994.
Oil and gas sales for the second quarter increased 23% compared to the
second quarter of 1994.  Both of these increases are primarily due to
increased overall oil and gas production resulting from acquisitions
made between May and December of 1994.  Average prices received for
directly owned oil production increased substantially from
approximately $14.09 per barrel in 1994 to $16.91 per barrel in the
first six months of 1995  Average gas prices decreased substantially
from $2.73 per Mcf received in the first six months of 1994 to $1.73
per Mcf received during the comparable period in 1995.

Oil and gas sales related to PEMC's carried interest in the
Partnerships and other ventures was fairly consistent with 1994.

District operating income increased $418,000 or 10% compared to the
first six months of 1994.  This increase is fueled largely by the
overall expansion of operating activities and acquisitions made by the
Company and the Partnerships during 1994, particularly in the
Company's Mid-Continent District (Oklahoma).  Revenues from the Mid-
Continent District increased approximately $387,000, net of a decrease
in revenue from SOCC of $36,000.

Administrative revenue for the first six months of 1995 decreased 14%
compared to the first six months of 1994.  Amounts received in both
years from certain Partnerships are substantially less than the
amounts allocable to those Partnerships under the Partnership
agreements.  The lower amounts reflect PEMC's efforts to limit costs
incurred and those allocated to the Partnerships.

Lease operating expenses for the first six months of 1995 increased
21% compared to the first six months of 1994, and for the second
quarter increased 14% compared to the second quarter of 1994. Expenses
on directly owned properties increased primarily due to the addition
of the Excelco and Walker acquisitions in 1994.  Average lifting costs
per equivalent unit on directly owned properties, however, decreased
from $10.56 during the first six months of 1994 to $8.87 in 1995.
Expenses on properties that the Company has a carried interest in were
consistent with the first six months of 1994.

Depreciation and depletion of oil and gas properties for the first six
months increased slightly compared to the first six months of 1994.
The increase is primarily due to depletion on properties acquired
during the latter part of 1994, offset by lower depletable cost basis
on existing properties.

The Company receives reimbursement for costs incurred related to the
evaluation, acquisition and development of properties on behalf of its
related partnerships, trusts, and other joint venture partners.  To
the extent that these costs are expended at the district level, the
reimbursements reduce total district operating expenses.
Alternatively, if the expenses are incurred by PEMC, such
reimbursements reduce total general and administrative expenses.
Property acquisition cost reimbursement amounted to approximately
$750,000 for the first six months of both 1995 and 1994.

District operating expense increased $432,000 or 14% for the first six
months compared to the same period in 1994.  The overall increases are
primarily due to the expansion of district operations, as well as
lower reimbursable acquisition costs incurred.

General and administrative expenses decreased $182,000, or 10%
compared to the first six months of 1994.  The large decrease is
primarily due to increases in the reimbursement of acquisition costs
at the PEMC level.

Interest expense during the first six months increased substantially
due to higher debt levels resulting from 1994 acquisitions, coupled
with higher interest rates.


OTHER

In March, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment
of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of"
(SFAS No. 121) which is effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 1995.  This statement establishes accounting standards
for the impairment of long-lived assets, requiring such assets to be
reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value, less selling
costs.  The statement amends SFAS No. 19, "Financial Accounting and
Reporting by Oil and Gas Producing Companies" by adding an impairment
test for proved properties in accordance with SFAS No. 121.

The Company currently performs a "ceiling test" by comparing the total
carrying value of oil and gas properties to the total future net cash
flows from the estimated production of proved oil and gas properties.
The effect of SFAS No. 121, which would change the way this test is
performed, is not known at this time.



                        PART II - OTHER MATTERS
                                   
                                   
Item 4.   SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Registrant was held on June
14, 1995.  The only matter submitted to the stockholders was the
election of fourteen Directors (named below), nominated by management,
all of whom were currently serving as Directors.  Proxies were
solicited pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities Act of 1934,
definitive copies of which were filed with he Commission.  There was
no solicitation in opposition to management's nominees, and all of the
Directors nominated for re-election were elected.  The number of
shares of persons nominated and elected as Directors and the number of
shares voting for or withheld for each, is shown below.  There were no
abstentions or broker non-votes.

                                      For        Withheld

     Samuel R. Campbell            4,142,346      22,337
     Beverly A. Cummings           4,142,346      22,337
     Charles E. Drimal, Jr.        4,139,846      24,837
     Charles E. Drimal, Sr.        4,139,846      24,837
     Matthias Eckenstein           4,142,146      22,537
     H. Gifford Fong               4,142,346      22,337
     Thomas S. T. Gimbel           4,142,346      22,337
     Clint Hurt                    4,142,346      22,337
     Robert de Rothschild          4,142,346      22,337
     Jarvis J. Slade               4,142,046      22,637
     Jan K. Smeets                 4,142,146      22,537
     Bennie H. Wallace, Jr.        4,142,146      22,537
     Gaines Wehrle                 4,142,096      22,587
     Michael H. Wehrle             4,142,096      22,587
     

Item 6.   EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

A report on Form 8-K was filed for events that occurred on April 26,
1995 whereby the Company entered into a revolving credit agreement
with a borrowing base of $12.5 million and a master promissory note of
$50 million.

Exhibit 27 - Financial Data Schedule is attached to the electronic
filing of this report only.

                              SIGNATURES



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of
1934, Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.






                                        PrimeEnergy Corporation
                                        (Registrant)





August 11, 1995                         /s/ Charles E. Drimal, Jr.
   (Date)                               --------------------------
                                        Charles E. Drimal, Jr.
                                        President
                                        Principal Executive Officer






August 11, 1995                         /s/ Beverly A. Cummings
   (Date)                               --------------------------
                                        Beverly A. Cummings
                                        Executive Vice President
                                        Principal Financial and
                                         Accounting Officer






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