DUG Appalachia: Antitrust Policies Could Chill M&A

Newly aggressive enforcement of antitrust law by federal agencies could chill M&A, a lawyer tells attendees at DUG Appalachia.

Norwegian Companies Approve Merger Plan

TGS and PGS’ merger plan, dated Oct. 25, will be filed with the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises.

Vital Energy Rapidly Grows in Permian with Slew of Deals

Rebranded Vital focuses on proven strategy of buying up smaller private producers under the radar.

Buy and Buy: Vital Energy's M&A Strategy for the Permian

Vital Energy’s rapid growth in the Permian Basin stems from CEO Jason Pigott’s strategy of acquiring smaller private producers—one after the other.

Post-Earthstone Deal, Permian Resources Switches Up M&A Strategy

E&P Permian Resources will shift to smaller-scale deals to add value as opportunities to consolidate in the Midland and Delaware basins shrink.

NOG Enters Ohio Utica Shale, Adds Permian with $174MM in M&A

Non-op specialist Northern Oil & Gas is entering the Ohio Utica Shale and expanding its position in the northern Delaware Basin with approximately $174 million in M&A.

M&A: Permian Buyers, Sellers Find ‘Goldilocks’ Zone in 2023

Permian Basin M&A has taken off in 2023 largely because buyers and sellers are in a ‘Godilocks’ zone in which prices are just right, executives at RBC Capital Markets and Jefferies said.

Commentary: Notable Quotes and Headlines from 3Q Earnings

Reading between the lines of midstream management's third-quarter commentary, executives had plenty to say about dividends, M&A and misjudged opportunities. 

Permian Resources Finds ‘Unique Value Prop’ in Small-ball M&A

Permian Resources isn’t ruling out more large-scale M&A after closing a $4.5 billion acquisition earlier this month, but the growing E&P sees multiple opportunities for small-scale bolt-ons in the Delaware Basin.

Chord Energy Goes Long: Bakken E&P Investigating Four-mile Laterals

With the continued success of its three-mile lateral wells, Williston Basin operator Chord Energy reported higher-than-expected production volumes in the third quarter and is exploring even longer horizontal drilling.