Darren
Barbee
Oil and Gas Investor
Firms Blast ‘Conflict-ridden’ Martin Midstream Deal, Launch Counteroffer
Two New York-based capital firms say a May proposal by Martin Resource Management to buy Martin Midstream for $100 million represents a “below market and conflict-ridden proposal,” while the firm’s own offer has been rebuffed.
Solaris Stock Jumps 40% On $200MM Acquisition of Distributed Power Provider
With the acquisition of distributed power provider Mobile Energy Rentals, oilfield services player Solaris sees opportunity to grow in industries outside of the oil patch—data centers, in particular.
Blackstone Buys Enagás’ Tallgrass Stake for $1.1 Billion
Spain’s Enagás is selling its Tallgrass Energy interests to Blackstone Infrastructure Partners in exchange for some needed capital.
Come Together: California Resources, Aera Merge for Scale, Drilling Runway
California Resources Corp. closed an acquisition of Aera Energy to become California’s top oil and gas producer. Now, CRC President and CEO Francisco Leon wants to grow from a one-rig to an eight-rig drilling program—but faces stiff pushback from regulators and environmental advocates in the Golden State.
Solaris to Acquire Mobile Energy Rentals, Rename to Solaris Energy Infrastructure
Following the closing of its deal to acquire Mobile Energy Rentals, Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure will also be rebranding to Solaris Energy Infrastructure to more closely represent its expanded solutions offerings.
Honeywell Bags Air Products’ LNG Process, Equipment Business for $1.8B
Honeywell is growing its energy transition services offerings with the acquisition of Air Products’ LNG process technology and equipment business for $1.81 billion.
M&A Values: Permian Still No. 1 as U.S. Average Falls Sharply
Gas-weighted assets’ M&A values have declined with gas futures since 2022, according to J.P. Morgan Securities analysis.
Post Oak, Genesis Park Sell Permian’s Layne Water Midstream
PE firms Post Oak Energy Capital and Genesis Park sold the Delaware Basin’s Layne Water Midstream to an undisclosed buyer.
Diversified to Buy East Texas NatGas Assets from Crescent Pass
Diversified Energy’s $106 million deal with Crescent Pass Energy comes during a prolonged dip in natural gas prices that some analysts expect to rebound as demand ramps up for LNG exports and power demand.
ChampionX Closes Acquisition of Artificial Lift Company RMSpumptools
ChampionX, which is being acquired by SLB for $7.7 billion, bought RMSpumptools Ltd. for about $110 million.