WPX Energy Inc. is in talks to buy the oil and gas assets of closely held Felix Energy for about $2.5 billion, Bloomberg reported on Dec. 13 citing people familiar with the matter.
UPDATE:
WPX Energy Makes $2.5 Billion Acquisition Of Felix Energy Official
A deal with Denver-based Felix could be announced later this month, but no final decision has been made and talks could fall through, according to the report.
The deal excludes Felix's pipeline assets, which are being sold separately, the report said.
The companies were not immediately available for comment when contacted by Reuters.
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