Comstock strikes $1.65 billion SOCAR deal, $450 million Haynesville drilling JV
September 2, 2026
(World Oil) – Comstock Resources has announced a proposed $1.65 billion strategic partnership with Azerbaijan’s SOCAR alongside a $450 million drilling venture backed by Jerry Jones, providing new capital to accelerate development of the company’s Legacy and Western Haynesville natural gas assets. Under a letter of intent, SOCAR would pay $1.65 billion in cash for a 20% non-operated working interest in Comstock’s Legacy Haynesville assets and a 15%
