Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures

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Callon to acquire core Delaware basin assets and exit Eagle Ford

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Transactions solidify Company’s Permian focus and accelerate achievement of debt milestone Company to launch $300 million share buyback at closing

HOUSTONMay 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Callon Petroleum Company (NYSE: CPE) (“Callon” or the “Company”)

Source: Reuters

INEOS acquires Chesapeake Energy Eagle Ford shale assets for $1.4 billion

World Oil


(WO) – INEOS Energy has completed the acquisition of a portion of Chesapeake Energy’s oil and gas assets in the Eagle Ford shale, South Texas for $1.4 billion. The deal marks INEOS Energy’s entry as operator into the …

Source: Reuters

U.S. oil patch dealmaking grinds to two-year low in first quarter

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HOUSTON – U.S. oil and gas dealmaking fell to a two-year low of $8.58 billion last quarter, as combinations of natural gas companies dried up and oil buyers focused on mature plays, energy analytics firm Enverus said on Tuesday.…

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Suncor Energy to acquire TotalEnergies’ Canadian operations, including Fort Hills oil sands project

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(WO) – Suncor Energy has agreed to purchase TotalEnergies’ Canadian operations through the acquisition of TotalEnergies EP Canada Ltd., which holds a 31.23% working interest in the Fort Hills oil sands mining project (Fort Hills) and a 50% …

Matador closes $1.6 billion Delaware basin acquisition from EnCap

Matador closes $1.6 billion Delaware basin acquisition from EnCap

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(WO) – Matador Resources Company announced the closing of its wholly-owned subsidiary’s previously-announced acquisition of Advance Energy Partners Holdings, LLC (“Advance”) from EnCap Investments L.P., including Advance’s oil and natural gas producing properties and undeveloped acreage in Lea …

Source: Reuters

Diamondback looks to sell Permian basin assets for $1 billion

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(Bloomberg) – Diamondback Energy Inc. is looking to sell non-core assets in the western Permian Basin as the oil producer looks to cash in on an increasingly active deal market in U.S. shale.

 

The company is working …

Source: Reuters

Exxon considers buying U.S. shale giant

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ExxonMobil has held early informal talks about potentially acquiring the largest pure-play shale producer, Pioneer Natural Resources, The Wall Street Journal has reported, quoting sources with knowledge of the matter.

Exxon is looking to boost additionally its …

Liberty launches Liberty Power Innovations

Liberty launches Liberty Power Innovations

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DENVER, April 10, 2023–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Liberty announced today the commercial launch of Liberty Power Innovations (LPI), an integrated alternative fuel and power solutions provider for remote applications. LPI’s initial focus is on compressed natural gas (CNG) …

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Offshore drilling contractor Vantage Drilling to explore strategic sale options

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(Bloomberg) – Vantage Drilling International is exploring strategic options including a potential sale, according to people familiar with the matter.

 

The offshore drilling contractor is working with a financial adviser, said the people, who asked to not …

Ovintiv to acquire core Midland Basin assets

Ovintiv to acquire core Midland Basin assets

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Transaction Expands Permian Premium Inventory, Enhances Shareholder Returns

Company to Exit Bakken Position with Announced Asset Sale

Ovintiv to acquire core Midland Basin assets- oil and gas 360

 

Highlights:

  • Acquiring approximately 65,000 net acres of largely undeveloped resource in Martin and Andrews Counties, highly complementary with
Vermilion Energy Inc. announces closing of the Corrib acquisition

Vermilion Energy Inc. announces closing of the Corrib acquisition

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CALGARY, ABApril 3, 2023 /CNW/ – Vermilion Energy Inc. (“Vermilion”) (TSX: VET) (NYSE: VET) is pleased to announce the closing of the acquisition of Equinor Energy Ireland Limited (“EEIL”) from Equinor ASA on March

Source: Reuters

Crescent Point shifts to Alberta shale with $1.3 billion Spartan Delta acquisition

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(Bloomberg) – Crescent Point Energy Corp. is accelerating its shift into Alberta’s shale plays with a C$1.7 billion ($1.3 billion) acquisition of Spartan Delta Corp.’s assets in the prolific Montney formation.

The purchase will add 600 drilling locations …

Spartan Delta Corp. announces $1.7 billion Montney asset sale, distribution of proceeds to shareholders, creation of a new growth-oriented pure-play Montney oriented company and transition of Spartan Delta to a deep basin focused corporation

Spartan Delta Corp. announces $1.7 billion Montney asset sale, distribution of proceeds to shareholders, creation of a new growth-oriented pure-play Montney oriented company and transition of Spartan Delta to a deep basin focused corporation

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Publishers Note: Spartan Delta Corp will be giving a presentation at 10:05 am Central Time on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at EnerCom Dallas.  There is no cost to attend EnerCom Dallas and The Energy Venture Investment

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Warren Buffett boosts Occidental Petroleum stake yet again

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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway bought shares in Occidental Petroleum for the third time this month, boosting its stake in the company to 23.6 percent.

 

The investment firm paid $216 million for the shares, which it bought on …

Houston-based gas driller testing market for South Texas assets

Houston-based gas driller testing market for South Texas assets

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(Bloomberg) – Closely held gas driller Escondido Resources is working with financial advisers to test the market’s appetite for its assets in South Texas, according to people with knowledge of the situation.

Houston-based gas driller testing market for South Texas assets- oil and gas 360

The Mountain Capital-backed company is having …

Source: Reuters

Equinor buys Suncor Energy’s UK oil assets for $850 million

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Equinor has signed a deal to buy for $850 million the UK assets of Canada’s Suncor Energy, including a stake in a massive producing oil field and an interest in one of the major planned developments in the …

Shell completes sell of interest in “big three” California oil producer to IKAV

Shell completes sell of interest in “big three” California oil producer to IKAV

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(WO) – Shell Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc, has completed the previously announced sale of its 100% interest in Shell Onshore Ventures LLC which holds a 51.8% membership interest in Aera Energy LLC to IKAV.

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Baytex to acquire Eagle Ford operator Ranger Oil, accelerates shareholder returns and introduces a dividend with enhanced free cash flow

Baytex to acquire Eagle Ford operator Ranger Oil, accelerates shareholder returns and introduces a dividend with enhanced free cash flow

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Calgary, Alberta – Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX: BTE) (NYSE: BTE) (“Baytex”, the “Company” or “we”) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) to acquire Ranger Oil Corporation (NASDAQ:

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Quantum Energy, Bison partner to acquire and develop oil and natural gas assets in Denver basin

World Oil


(WO) – Quantum Energy Partners and the management of Bison Oil & Gas formed Bison Oil & Gas Partners IV, LLC (“Bison IV”) with equity capital commitments in excess of $500 million.

 

 

Building on the success …

Source: Reuters

Chemical giant enters U.S. shale with $1.4 billion acquisition

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One of the world’s largest chemical makers, UK-based INEOS, has entered U.S. oil and gas production after agreeing to buy Eagle Ford assets from Chesapeake Energy for $1.4 billion, thus gaining access to cheaper natural gas.

 

The …

Growing oil and gas company acquires natural gas interests in Haynesville Shale

Growing oil and gas company acquires natural gas interests in Haynesville Shale

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(WO) – Verde Bio Holdings, Inc., a growing oil and gas company, has entered into an agreement to acquire revenue producing natural gas interests in the prolific Haynesville Shale of Northern Louisiana, held by a private seller for …

Source: Reuters

Chesapeake Energy Corporation announces sale of second Eagle Ford package for $1.4 billion

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OKLAHOMA CITYFeb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CHK) today announced that it has executed an agreement to sell a portion of its remaining Eagle Ford asset to INEOS Energy for …

Vital Energy announces Midland Basin acquisition

Vital Energy announces Midland Basin acquisition

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TULSA, OK, Feb. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vital Energy, Inc. (NYSE: VTLE) (“Vital” or the “Company”) today announced the signing of a definitive purchase and sale agreement to acquire the assets of Driftwood Energy Operating, …

Talos Energy completes acquisition of EnVen Energy Corporation

Talos Energy completes acquisition of EnVen Energy Corporation

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HOUSTONFeb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Talos Energy Inc. (“Talos” or the “Company”) (NYSE: TALO) announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of EnVen Energy Corporation (“EnVen”).

 

Talos Energy completes acquisition of EnVen Energy Corporation- oil and gas 360

 

The Company expects to provide …

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M&A in U.S. oil and gas: Dealmaking slides as buyers get picky

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The number of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the U.S. upstream segment fell last year to the lowest level since 2005, with buyers increasingly picky and targeting top-tier locations in larger deals, Enverus Intelligence Research (EIR) said in …

Matador Resources acquires Delaware basin assets for $1.6 billion

Matador Resources acquires Delaware basin assets for $1.6 billion

World Oil


(Bloomberg) – Consolidation in the Texas oil patch is gaining momentum this week after Matador Resources Co. agreed to acquire Advance Energy Partners Holdings LLC for about $1.6 billion in cash. This is the largest deal in Matador’s …

Source: Reuters

Chesapeake Energy Corporation announces sale of initial Eagle Ford package for $1.425 billion

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OKLAHOMA CITYJan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CHK) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell the Brazos Valley region of its Eagle Ford asset to WildFire …

Tokyo Gas to purchase U.S. natural gas producer for $4.6 billion

Tokyo Gas to purchase U.S. natural gas producer for $4.6 billion

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(Bloomberg) — A Tokyo Gas Co. unit is in advanced talks to buy U.S. natural gas producer Rockcliff Energy in a deal worth about $4.6 billion, including debt, a person with knowledge of the matter said.

 

Tokyo Gas to purchase U.S. natural gas producer for $4.6 billion- oil and gas 360

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Marathon Oil completes Eagle Ford acquisition for $3 billion

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Marathon Oil Corporation completed its acquisition of the Eagle Ford assets of Ensign Natural Resources for a total cash consideration of $3 billion after considering closing adjustments. The acquisition was previously announced on Nov. 2.

The assets acquired …

ROK Resources announces strategic Southeast Saskatchewan asset acquisition

ROK Resources announces strategic Southeast Saskatchewan asset acquisition

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REGINA, SK – ROK Resources Inc. (“ROK” or the “Company“) (TSXV:ROK) (TSXV:ROK.WT) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an Asset Exchange Agreement (the “Acquisition“) to …