Earthstone Energy to Acquire Warburg-backed Midland Basin Operator in $185.9 Million Deal

Bought the Midland Basin operator with 43,400 net acres in two contiguous blocks and average production of 8,780 boe/d (66% oil); includes 4,900 core net acres in Midland and Ector counties, TX, and 70 undeveloped horizontal locations targeting the Middle Spraberry, Lower Spraberry and Wolfcamp A zones.