Asset Manager Buys SandRidge Stake, Looks for More Midcon M&A

Investment manager Third Avenue believes Midcon E&P SandRidge Energy is primed for M&A and a boost to shareholder returns.

October 22, 2024

As Permian Targets Grow Scarce, 3Q M&A Drops to $12B—Enverus

Upstream M&A activity fell sharply in the third quarter as public consolidation slowed and Permian Basin targets dwindled, according to Enverus Intelligence Research.

October 16, 2024

Midcon, Rockies Drilling Activity Keeps Declining in 3Q—KC Fed

To substantially increase drilling activity, E&Ps in the Midcon and Rockies need to see a healthy increase in oil and natural gas prices, according to the third-quarter Kansas City Fed Energy Survey.

October 16, 2024

ONEOK’s EnLink/Medallion Deal is Market-wise, Financially Astute

In addition to bolstering its multi-basin network, ONEOK pulled off a $5.9 billion transaction while leaving its credit rating intact.

October 11, 2024

‘Worried’ E&Ps Keep Merging as Shale Ages, Costs Rise—Kimmeridge

With just half as many public E&Ps around today as there were in 2017, Kimmeridge and Managing Partner Ben Dell think the E&P space still has—and needs—plenty more M&A.

October 11, 2024

After M&A, Some ‘Stingy’ E&Ps Plan to Hold Operated Shale Inventory

After a whirlwind run of upstream consolidation, experts anticipated a wave of portfolio rationalization and divestitures. But with high-quality drilling locations already scarce, E&Ps may cling to operated inventory.

October 10, 2024

Bankers' Outlook for A&D: A Slow Unwinding of Asset Sales

Bankers from CrossFirst, Texas Capital, BOK Financial and Comerica say that after a sluggish season of asset level deals, divestitures will come from larger-scale M&A, but it will take time.

October 9, 2024

Vivakor Closes Acquisition of Permian, Eagle Ford Crude Logistics

Vivakor purchased Endeavor Crude and related companies, which have a series of long-term strategic partnerships with customers in the Permian Basin, Eagle Ford Shale and Oklahoma’s STACK play.

October 8, 2024

Summit Midstream Acquires Tall Oak Midstream III in $450MM Deal

The acquisition of Tall Oak Midstream III balances Summit Midstream’s crude and natural gas commodity exposure in preparation for high natural gas demand in the coming years, Summit Midstream CEO Heath Deneke said.

October 2, 2024

Energy Transfer Leads the Midstream Consolidation Flow

Energy Transfer co-CEOs discuss pipeline pain points, needed M&A, regulatory woes and much more in this Midstream Business exclusive.

October 1, 2024