More Top Stories in Shale Plays
APA Executive: After Recent Divestitures, ‘More to Come’
At the EnerCom Denver conference, an APA Corp. executive didn’t address reports that APA was shopping up to $1 billion in Permian Basin assets, but he said the company is looking to shed $2 billion in term loans associated with its purchase of Callon Petroleum.
Quantum Buys Rockies E&P Caerus Oil and Gas for $1.8B
Private equity firm Quantum Capital Group closed an acquisition of Caerus Oil and Gas. Quantum is splitting Caerus’ assets in Colorado and Utah between two portfolio companies.
Civitas: 4-mile Colorado Laterals A ‘Competitive Edge’ in D-J Basin
Civitas Resources poured billions of dollars into Permian M&A, but the company still sees room to run in its foundational portfolio in Colorado.
Oil Producer APA Explores $1B Sale of Permian Assets, Sources Say
APA Corp. is exploring the sale of oil and gas drilling properties spread across parts of the Permian basin of Texas and New Mexico, in a deal that could be valued at about $1 billion.
Wildcatter at Heart: Autry Stephens (1938-2024)
Legendary wildcatter Autry Stephens, founder and chairman of Midland Basin E&P Endeavor Energy Resources, stayed true to his “never sell” strategy.
Endeavor Energy Founder Autry Stephens Dies at 86
Stephens created a legacy in the Permian Basin that Endeavor said will continue to shape the future of the company.
Diversified Energy Closes on 170,000-acre Deal in East Texas
Diversified will pay $106 million for the natural gas assets through the issuance of 2.24 million new shares and $71 million cash.
For Sale: Grandma’s Minerals
A younger generation more open to selling subsurface rights has increased supply for the minerals and royalties market, and Mesa Minerals III is buying up interests in the Permian and Haynesville.
Debt, Politics and Gas: Ecopetrol Explains Rejecting $3.6B Oxy Deal
Ecopetrol said its decision to not move forward with a $3.6 billion deal to acquire Oxy’s CrownRock LP assets was mainly due to the impact on its leverage, but also political shifts under Colombian President Gustavo Petro.
Fury Resources Lowers Offer for Permian E&P Battalion by 29%
Fury Resources' new offer reduces the amount of consideration payable to Battalion’s stockholders. Battalion said it was reviewing the amended terms of a merger agreement that was announced in December.