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Hart Energy
Widening Bid-Ask Spread Slows US Oil M&A
After a two-year dealmaking frenzy, the U.S. oil M&A engine is stalling as wild price swings and geopolitical tremors unsettle both buyers and sellers. M&A experts tell Hart Energy it could be months before big-ticket oil deals regain momentum.
Top US Private Producers See Opportunity in Market Volatility
Privately held oil and gas producers from Surge Energy, Northeast Natural Energy, Anschutz Exploration, Greylock Energy and Jonah Energy dish on their plans in the Delaware, Midland Appalachian basins, where they ready to pounce on M&A opportunities.
Westwood Acquires CSRS to Strengthen Service Offerings
Westwood’s CSRS acquisition is part of the company’s strategy to expand into new regions while strengthening its service offerings.
Why Shell’s Hands are Tied by UK Law After Denying BP Merger
A mega-merger between supermajors Shell and BP faces a major hurdle: the rigidity of U.K. takeover law. Despite a mandated denial, Shell still has levers to pull if it aims to acquire BP.
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Widening Bid-Ask Spread Slows US Oil M&A
After a two-year dealmaking frenzy, the U.S. oil M&A engine is stalling as wild price swings and geopolitical tremors unsettle both buyers and sellers. M&A experts tell Hart Energy it could be months before big-ticket oil deals regain momentum.
Top US Private Producers See Opportunity in Market Volatility
Privately held oil and gas producers from Surge Energy, Northeast Natural Energy, Anschutz Exploration, Greylock Energy and Jonah Energy dish on their plans in the Delaware, Midland Appalachian basins, where they ready to pounce on M&A opportunities.
Westwood Acquires CSRS to Strengthen Service Offerings
Westwood’s CSRS acquisition is part of the company’s strategy to expand into new regions while strengthening its service offerings.
EQT Agrees to Settle Lawsuit for $167.5MM
U.S. energy company EQT agreed to pay $167.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit filed by investors who claimed EQT overstated the benefits of its $6.7 billion merger with Rice Energy in 2017
Why Shell’s Hands are Tied by UK Law After Denying BP Merger
A mega-merger between supermajors Shell and BP faces a major hurdle: the rigidity of U.K. takeover law. Despite a mandated denial, Shell still has levers to pull if it aims to acquire BP.
Infinity Eyeing ‘Lower Level’ Utica M&A in the Short Term
Infinity Natural Resources is focusing its attention on “lower level” M&A in Ohio’s Utica Shale as large-scale deals take shape in the Appalachian Basin, CEO Zack Arnold said at SUPER DUG.
Solar Developer Emeren Group Agrees to Go-Private Merger
Public solar project developer Emeren Group will go private through a merger with Shurya Vitra Ltd. In a deal valued at approximately $102.6 million.
Rockies Focused Prairie Pursuing M&A Post Bayswater Bolt-On
Prairie Operating CFO Greg Patton describes the company's shift into the E&P space and its potential M&A plans following Prairie's $600-million D-J acquisition from Bayswater Exploration and Production.
M&A Experts: Expect Brisk Return to Deal Flow in Second Half
Private equity firms are loaded for “pent-up” portfolio rationalization after rampant industry consolidation, particularly in the Permian—but the timing is anyone’s guess.
Espada E&P Startup Nabs Carnelian Backing for Onshore M&A Run
Espada Energy Partners, backed by Carnelian funds, joins a new wave of startup E&Ps hunting for M&A opportunities.