(World Oil)– The strategic merger between Repsol Resources UK and NEO Energy is complete, in a deal that will create one of the largest producers on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS). The combined group has been renamed NEO NEXT Energy Limited. “This combination creates a jointly governed business which will call upon the key strengths of both shareholders,” commented Francisco
(Oil and Gas 360)– HOUSTON and LONDON and ATLANTA, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) and Chart Industries (NYSE: GTLS) (“Chart”) announced Tuesday they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Baker Hughes will acquire all outstanding shares of Chart’s common stock for $210 per share in cash, equivalent to a total enterprise value of
Publisher’s Note: New Era Helium will present at EneCom Denver – The Energy Investment Conference at the Westin Downtown, August 17-20, 2025. Register to attend. (Oil & Gas 360)– New Era Helium, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEHC) (“NEH” or the “Company”), a next-gen exploration and production platform in the Permian Basin, today announced that Texas Critical Data Centers LLC (“TCDC”), its 50/50 joint venture with Sharon AI, Inc. has
(BOE Report)– Oilsands giant Cenovus Energy Corp. has been cited by industry watchers as one of the potential competing bidders for MEG Energy Corp., which has spurned an unsolicited offer from Strathcona Resources Ltd. and launched a formal review of alternative options. MEG and Cenovus have neighbouring flagship oilsands projects south of Fort McMurray, Alta., at Christina Lake that use steam wells to
(Investing) – HOUSTON -Volatility across energy and equity markets spooked investors in the second quarter, slowing the pace of mergers and acquisitions in the U.S. upstream oil and gas sector, analytics firm Enverus said on Wednesday. The slump in dealmaking follows a series of blockbuster takeovers by oil and gas majors in recent years, which culminated in a record $192 billion
(World Oil)– BP Plc has agreed to sell its U.S. onshore wind business to LS Power, as the company continues efforts to pivot back toward its core oil and gas business and reverse years of share underperformance. The deal completes the UK energy giant’s exit from wind power generation, transferring ownership of 10 assets across seven US states, according to
(BOE Report)– ExxonMobil has lost its arbitration challenge to block Chevron’s $55 billion Hess acquisition deal, but the top U.S. oil producer managed to delay the tie-up by over a year, costing its rival billions in lost Guyana oil revenue and slowing integration. Chevron’s deal, first announced in October 2023, closed on Friday after a drawn-out dispute over Hess’s 30%
(World Oil)– Chevron has completed its $53 billion acquisition of Hess Corporation, having prevailed in an arbitration against ExxonMobil regarding Hess’ offshore Guyana assets, which had delayed the takeover for over a year. offshore operations in Guyana’s Stabroek block. Image: Hess The combined company has one of the most advantaged and differentiated portfolios in the industry, with leading positions in
(BOE Report) – LONDON, July 18 – The high-stakes clash between Exxon Mobil and Chevron over a prized South American oilfield may be a sign of what’s to come in the oil and gas industry as competition for a shrinking pool of prime assets heats up. Chevron is set to finalize its $53 billion acquisition of U.S. rival Hess after the companies prevailed
(World Oil)– SLB has successfully completed its previously announced $7.8 billion acquisition of ChampionX. The announcement follows a period of regulatory delays amid competition concerns, with the final regulatory hurdle being cleared yesterday as UK’s Competition and Markets Authority approved the deal to move forward. The acquisition strengthens SLB’s leadership in the production and recovery space. The integration of ChampionX
(World Oil)– MidOcean Energy, a liquefied natural gas company founded by private equity firm EIG and backed by Saudi Aramco, has emerged as the frontrunner to buy a minority stake in Petronas’ Canadian business, people familiar with the matter said. Petronas, as the Malaysian state energy firm is known, has picked MidOcean as the preferred bidder, according to sources. The
(World Oil) – Rising Phoenix Capital, an investment firm specializing in oil and gas mineral royalty acquisitions, today announced a new strategic acquisition in the Midland basin. The mineral rights, located in Ector and Midland Counties, TX, are operated by ConocoPhillips and were acquired through the firm’s Maroon Bells Fund, an income-focused mineral portfolio that has delivered consistent cash distributions.
