Mentor Buys Diamondback-Operated Royalty Acres in Permian

Mentor Capital Inc. has purchased a 25.127 net royalty acre stake in West Texas’ Permian Basin.

March 28, 2025

In Inventory-Scarce Permian, Could Vitol’s VTX Fetch $3B?

With recent Permian bids eclipsing $6 million per location, Vitol could be exploring a $3 billion sale of its shale business VTX Energy Partners, analysts say.

March 28, 2025

Energy Trader Vitol Eyes $3B Sale of US Shale Producer, Sources Say

Global commodities trader Vitol is exploring a sale of its VTX Energy Partners business, in a deal that could value the U.S. shale oil and gas producer at as much as $3 billion, including debt, people familiar with the matter said.

March 27, 2025

Exclusive: Metal Tariffs Unlikely to Disrupt Lower 48 Supply Chain

With tariffs discussions creating uncertainty in the energy sector, Luca Zanotti, Tenaris’ U.S. president, said he sees minimal impact with tariffs on oil country tubular goods, in this Hart Energy exclusive interview.

March 25, 2025

East Daley: Midstream Investors Drawn to Southeast as Demand Heats Up

Competition for gas supply will heat up as demand from data centers and new LNG projects jockey for a spot on takeaway lines.

March 25, 2025

Improving Gas Macro Heightens M&A Interest in Haynesville, Midcon

Buyer interest for Haynesville gas inventory is strong, according to Jefferies and Stephens M&A experts. But with little running room left in the Haynesville, buyers are searching other gassy basins.

March 24, 2025

IBAT CEO: Lithium Extraction in Smackover ‘Almost Child's Play’

Iris Jancik, the CEO of International Battery Metals, said the company aims to work with oil and gas companies to explore lithium extraction projects.

March 24, 2025

Belcher: Texas Considers Funding for Abandoned Wells, Emissions Reduction

With uncertainly surrounding federal aid as the Trump administration attempts cost cutting measures, the state is exploring its own incentive system to plug wells and reduce emissions.

March 20, 2025

Pipeline Maintenance Drives Waha Negative, Again

Analysts predict plenty of natural gas demand on the Gulf Coast is coming as LNG operations ramp up.

March 20, 2025

Exclusive: Mesa Minerals IV to Reload in Haynesville, Permian, Other Basins

Mesa Minerals IV, backed by NGP funds, is launching to acquire mineral and royalty interests in the Permian and Haynesville, said Mesa President and CEO Darin Zanovich at DUG Gas.

March 19, 2025