Monday, June 15, 2026

Bayou City Energy Founded to Pursue Lower Middle-Market Upstream Investments

Bayou City Energy Management, LLC (“Bayou City”, “BCE” or the “Firm”) announced today that it has launched its first private equity fund to make value-creating investments in the upstream oil and gas sector. BCE Strategy Bayou City targets equity investments ranging from $5 to $50 million in the North American E&P industry. The Firm pursues privately negotiated investments through two

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Black Ridge Oil & Gas Secures Equity Joint Venture to Develop Williston Basin

Merced Capital Targets Initial Investment of $50 Million in Its First Oil and Gas Venture On July 23, 2015, Black Ridge Oil & Gas (ticker: ANFC), a Bakken/Three Forks E&P, announced a $50 million initial target investment from Merced Capital to form an entity that will acquire and develop Williston Basin non-operated assets. Black Ridge will receive a management fee and reimbursement