Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures

Patterson-UTI Energy and NexTier Oilfield Solutions to combine in merger of equals, creating industry leading drilling and completions services provider

Patterson-UTI Energy and NexTier Oilfield Solutions to combine in merger of equals, creating industry leading drilling and completions services provider

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Comprehensive U.S. Oilfield Services Franchise to Enhance Drilling and Completions Value Creation Potential and Maximize Returns for Shareholders

Combined $5.4 Billion Total Enterprise Value

Drives Improved Free Cash Flow Generation and Strong Balance Sheet to Deliver

Earthstone Energy announces $1.0 billion Delaware Basin acquisition

Earthstone Energy announces $1.0 billion Delaware Basin acquisition

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Highly Accretive Transaction in Delaware Basin Meaningfully Increases Scale

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Earthstone Energy, Inc. (NYSE: ESTE) (“Earthstone”, the “Company”, “our”, or “we”) today announced that it has entered into …

NOG announces joint acquisition of Northern Delaware Basin Permian assets

NOG announces joint acquisition of Northern Delaware Basin Permian assets

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Largest Transaction in Company History to be Highly Accretive to Key Financial Metrics, Adds ~5,600 Net Acres to Delaware Basin Portfolio

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Joint acquisition with Earthstone Energy, Inc. (“Earthstone”) of certain assets (the “Novo Assets”) of
Source: World Oil

Ovintiv closes Midland basin acquisition for over $4 billion, completes Bakken asset sale for $825 million

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(WO) – Ovintiv Inc. closed the previously announced acquisition of core Midland Basin assets, adding approximately 1,050 net 10,000 foot well locations and approximately 65,000 net acres of largely undeveloped land adjacent to Ovintiv’s existing Permian operations.

The …

Family office-led private consortium acquires PureWest

Family office-led private consortium acquires PureWest

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  • Family Office-led consortium ownership provides platform for long-term stability and value creation
  • Existing executive team and employee base remains in-place

DENVERMay 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — PureWest Energy, LLC (“PureWest” or the “Company”), a …

Talos Energy, Grupo Carso accelerate Zama development with $125 million transaction

Talos Energy, Grupo Carso accelerate Zama development with $125 million transaction

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(WO) – Talos Energy Inc. announced that Zamajal, S. A. de C.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of Grupo Carso (“Carso”), has agreed to acquire a 49.9% interest in Talos’ Mexican subsidiary (“Talos Mexico”), which holds the company’s 17.4% …

Source: Reuters

Billionaire Carlos slim buys stake in huge Mexican oilfield

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Talos Energy is selling 49.9% of its Mexican subsidiary to a unit of Grupo Carso, owned by billionaire Carlos Slim, with which the buyer gets access to the huge Zama oilfield offshore Mexico.

 

Talos Energy on Thursday …

Source: Reuters

Shale R&D cuts cast shadow on future of US oil production

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Shale technology advances that propelled the U.S. to the top global oil producer spot with world-beating growth rates are falling fewer and farther between as drilling budgets shrink and with them, the research and development that might deliver …

Chevron announces agreement to acquire PDC Energy

Chevron announces agreement to acquire PDC Energy

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  • Complementary to Chevron’s operations in important U.S. production basins
  • Adds 10% to oil equivalent proved reserves for under $7 per barrel
  • Accretive to earnings per share and return on capital employed (ROCE)
  • Expected to add $1
Chord Energy announces strategic acquisition of Williston Basin assets

Chord Energy announces strategic acquisition of Williston Basin assets

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HOUSTONMay 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Chord Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: CHRD) (“Chord”, “Chord Energy” or the “Company”) today announced that a wholly owned subsidiary of Chord has entered into a definitive agreement to

NOG announces joint acquisition of Forge Energy Assets in the Permian Basin

NOG announces joint acquisition of Forge Energy Assets in the Permian Basin

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Transaction Accretive to Key Financial Metrics, Adds Over 10,000 Net Acres to Delaware Basin Portfolio

 

NOG announces joint acquisition of Forge Energy Assets in the Permian Basin- oil and gas 360

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Joint acquisition with Vital Energy, Inc. (“Vital”) of certain assets (the “Forge Assets”) of Forge Energy II Delaware, LLC,
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ONEOK and Magellan merger to create $60-billion pipeline giant

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(Bloomberg) — Oneok Inc. agreed to buy Magellan Midstream Partners LP in a $18.8 billion cash-and-stock transaction that would create one of the largest US oil and natural gas pipeline operators.

The deal will see each Magellan stakeholder …

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Trio Petroleum to acquire up to 100% of Union Avenue oil, gas field in California

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(WO) – Trio Petroleum Corp. announced the signing of an Acquisition Agreement dated May 11, 2023 to potentially acquire up to 100% of the working interest in the Union Avenue oil and gas field in Bakersfield, California.

Trio …

Crescent Point Energy closes Montney acquisition in Alberta for $1.26 billion

Crescent Point Energy closes Montney acquisition in Alberta for $1.26 billion

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WO) – Crescent Point Energy Corp. has successfully closed its previously announced strategic and accretive acquisition of oil and liquids-rich Montney assets in Alberta for $1.7 billion in cash.

Crescent Point Energy closes Montney acquisition in Alberta for $1.26 billion- oil and gas 360

 

This acquisition aligns with Crescent Point’s long-term strategy …

Source: Callon Petroleum

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

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(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.…

Source: Reuters

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 …