Acquisitions and Divestitures (A&D)

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Value gap between European, U.S. oil majors “stubbornly wide” amidst Exxon, Chevron megadeals

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(Bloomberg) – Europe’s oil majors seem to finally be winning back investors by refocusing on their core business, yet the valuation gap with their dealmaking U.S. peers remains stubbornly wide. After companies such as bp Plc embraced net …

Source: Reuters

US energy M&A slows in Q3, but October’s mega deals to spark activity – Enverus

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Blockbuster takeovers by U.S. oil and gas majors Exxon and Chevron this month may spark further consolidation in the energy industry after a quieter third quarter for mergers and acquisitions in the sector, analytics firm Enverus said.

There were …

Source: Reuters

Analysis: Mega transatlantic oil mergers less likely after Exxon, Chevron deals

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LONDON – The prospect of Exxon Mobil or Chevron buying European majors has receded after the two leading U.S. oil companies announced major acquisitions focused on the Americas this month, investors said.

Speculation that Chevron and Exxon might …

Source: Reuters

Chevron to increase Guyana, Bakken shale production with $53 billion Hess acquisition

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(WO) — Chevron Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement with Hess Corporation to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Hess in an all-stock transaction valued at $53 billion, or $171 per share. Under the terms of …

Source: Reuters

Devon Energy considering U.S. shale M&A options with Marathon Oil, CrownRock

World Oil


(Bloomberg) – Devon Energy Corp., an Oklahoma City-based oil and gas company, is studying major acquisition targets as it seeks to gain scale in U.S. shale, according to people familiar with the matter. Devon has held preliminary talks …

Source: Reuters

An acquisition that would create America’s most valuable shale gas producer

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Shale pioneer Chesapeake Energy has approached its peer Southwestern Energy for preliminary talks about a possible acquisition that would create America’s top shale gas producer by market value, Reuters reports, citing sources with knowledge of the matter.…

Source: Bloomberg

Shale drillers must merge with diversified companies to survive long term, Pioneer CEO says

World Oil


(Bloomberg) – The independent shale drillers that undermined OPEC’s decades-long grip on global oil markets soon will be a thing of the past as they merge with international giants, according to one of the industry’s founding members.

Pure-play …

Source: Reuters

Exxon’s historic purchase of shale driller Pioneer to usher in new era of oil mergers in Permian basin

World Oil


(Bloomberg) —Exxon Mobil Corp.’s $59.5 billion acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources Co., the biggest U.S. energy deal in decades, is poised to usher in a new era of industry-shifting takeovers.

The shale sector is a hotbed …

Source: Reuters

Exxon CEO to save $2 billion with Pioneer purchase with minimal job cuts

World Oil


(Bloomberg) – Exxon Mobil Corp. expects to trim annual costs by about $2 billion as it integrates the $60 billion purchase of Pioneer Natural Resources Co., said Chief Executive Officer Darren Woods.

About two-thirds of the savings will …

Petrie joins Wall Street powerhouses on Exxon-Pioneer megadeal

Petrie joins Wall Street powerhouses on Exxon-Pioneer megadeal

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NEW YORK  – Petrie Partners, a boutique advisory firm known to few outside the energy industry, advised on Pioneer Natural Resources Co’s $60 billion sale to Exxon Mobil, this year’s biggest deal, alongside major investment banks.

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ExxonMobil announces merger with Pioneer Natural Resources in an all-stock transaction

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SPRING, Texas & IRVING, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM) and Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE: PXD) jointly announced a definitive agreement for ExxonMobil to acquire Pioneer. The merger is an all-stock transaction valued at $59.5 …

Vitesse Energy announces several impactful acquisitions, revised 2023 guidance and preliminary 2024 outlook, and additional hedging

Vitesse Energy announces several impactful acquisitions, revised 2023 guidance and preliminary 2024 outlook, and additional hedging

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CENTENNIAL, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Vitesse Energy, Inc. (NYSE: VTS) (“Vitesse” or the “Company”) today announced several impactful acquisitions, revised 2023 guidance and a preliminary outlook on 2024, and additional hedging.

ACQUISITIONS

Vitesse has acquired additional oil and …

Source: Reuters

Suncor Energy boosts oil sands production with $1.5 billion TotalEnergies Canada acquisition

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(WO) – Suncor Energy has agreed to purchase TotalEnergies EP Canada Ltd., which holds a 31.23% working interest in the Fort Hills oil sands mining project (Fort Hills) for $1.468 billion. The acquisition adds 61,000 bpd of net …

Civitas Resources adds accretive bolt-on in Permian Basin

Civitas Resources adds accretive bolt-on in Permian Basin

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Acquisition increases Free Cash Flow and balances portfolio between Permian and DJ Basins

Civitas Resources (NYSE: CIVI) (“Civitas”) today signed an agreement with Vencer Energy (“Vencer”), a Vitol investment, to acquire oil producing assets …

Source: Reuters

Exxon picks BlackRock as buyer of its 71% stake in Italian LNG terminal

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ExxonMobil has selected the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, as a buyer for its 70.7% stake in Adriatic LNG, Italy’s first regasification import terminal, the U.S. supermajor told Reuters on Wednesday.

Exxon currently holds 70.7% of Adriatic LNG …

Source: Reuters

BP considers selling $1 billion stake in its Gulf Of Mexico pipeline network

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BP is considering selling 49% of its oil and gas pipeline network on the U.S. Gulf Coast, eyeing proceeds of $1 billion, Reuters has reported, citing unnamed sources. The supermajor has already organized its pipeline stakes into …

Source: World Oil

Talos Energy closes $125 million sale with Grupo Carso to develop Zama oil field offshore Mexico

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(WO) – Talos Energy Inc. and its Mexican subsidiary announced the closing of the sale of a 49.9% interest in Talos Mexico to Zamajal, S. A. de C.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Grupo Carso (“Carso”).

Talos received $74.85 …

Open Letter from Tom Claugus, President of GMT Capital Corp., for why he Opposes Proposed Acquisition of Pipestone Energy Corp. (TSX: PIPE) by Strathcona Resources Ltd.

Open Letter from Tom Claugus, President of GMT Capital Corp., for why he Opposes Proposed Acquisition of Pipestone Energy Corp. (TSX: PIPE) by Strathcona Resources Ltd.

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GMT Capital Corp.

ATLANTA, Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — After discussions with shareholders and potential suitors for Pipestone I am providing you with my final update before the shareholder vote on the Strathcona Pipestone merger. …

W&T Offshore announces accretive acquisition of producing properties in the Gulf of Mexico

W&T Offshore announces accretive acquisition of producing properties in the Gulf of Mexico

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HOUSTON, Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — W&T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE: WTI) (the “Company” or “W&T”) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of working interests in eight shallow water oil and gas producing assets …

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Berry Corporation completes acquisition of Macpherson Energy Corporation, updates annual guidance

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DALLAS, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Berry Corporation (bry) (NASDAQ: BRY) (“Berry” or the “Company”) announced today that it has successfully completed the acquisition of Macpherson Energy Corporation, a privately held Kern County, California operator,

Murphy Oil Corporation announces close of non-core Canadian asset sale, advances capital allocation framework with redemption of 5.750% senior notes due 2025

Murphy Oil Corporation announces close of non-core Canadian asset sale, advances capital allocation framework with redemption of 5.750% senior notes due 2025

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HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE: MUR) today announced that its subsidiary closed the previously announced divestment of certain non-core operated Kaybob Duvernay assets and all of its non-operated Placid Montney assets. The transaction was announced …

Precision Drilling announces acquisition of CWC Energy Services

Precision Drilling announces acquisition of CWC Energy Services

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CALGARY, Alberta, Sept. 07, 2023 — This news release contains “forward-looking information and statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws. For a full disclosure of the forward-looking information and statements and the risks to which

Magnolia Oil & Gas announces bolt-on asset acquisition in Giddings

Magnolia Oil & Gas announces bolt-on asset acquisition in Giddings

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HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)-September 05, 2023– Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation (NYSE: MGY) (“Magnolia” or “the Company”) announced today that the Company has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire certain oil and gas producing properties including …

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Western Midstream announces expansion of Powder River Basin footprint with the acquisition of Meritage Midstream

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Western Midstream Partners, LP (“WES” or the “Partnership”) (NYSE: WES) today announced that one of its operating subsidiaries has signed an agreement to acquire Meritage Midstream Services II, LLC (“Meritage”) in an all-cash transaction

Viper Energy Partners LP, a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc., announces acquisition

Viper Energy Partners LP, a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc., announces acquisition

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MIDLAND, Texas, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Viper Energy Partners LP (NASDAQ:VNOM) (“Viper” or the “Company”), a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG) (“Diamondback”), today announced it has entered into a definitive purchase and sale …

Source: Reuters

Carbon pipeline operator Denbury considered over 28 proposals prior to ExxonMobil deal

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(Bloomberg) – Denbury Inc. held talks with more than two dozen potential buyers and rejected two offers from ExxonMobil Corp. before finally agreeing to sell itself to the Texas oil giant for $4.9 billion in stock last month.…

Crescent Point Energy sells North Dakota assets for $500 million as oil production declines

Crescent Point Energy sells North Dakota assets for $500 million as oil production declines

World Oil


(WO) – Crescent Point Energy Corp. has entered into an agreement with a private operator to sell its North Dakota assets for $500 million in cash. This transaction allows Crescent Point to bring forward the expected future value …

Permian Resources to acquire Earthstone Energy in all-stock transaction, creating a $14 billion premier Delaware Basin independent E&P

Permian Resources to acquire Earthstone Energy in all-stock transaction, creating a $14 billion premier Delaware Basin independent E&P

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Publisher’s Note: EnerCom Denver 2023 presenter Earthstone Energy being acquired by Permian Resources.

MIDLAND, Texas and THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Aug. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Permian Resources Corporation (“Permian Resources” or the “Company”) (NYSE: PR) and …

Source: Reuters

Chevron expands DJ, Permian basin footprint with PDC Energy acquisition

World Oil


(WO) — Chevron Corporation announced that its acquisition of PDC Energy, Inc. has been completed following approval by PDC Energy shareholders.

 

“We’re pleased to welcome PDC Energy into Chevron,” said Bruce Niemeyer, Chevron’s president for Americas Exploration …

Source: Reuters

Enverus: Permian returns to center of M&A activity as upstream activity “boomed” with $24 billion deals

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CALGARY, Alberta — Enverus Intelligence Research (EIR), a subsidiary of Enverus, is releasing its summary of Q2 203 upstream merger and acquisition (M&A) activity. In Q2, U.S. upstream M&A boomed with $24 billion transacted in 20 deals, with …