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Oil and Gas Investor
Exclusive: XCL Increases Production Amidst Lookout for More Inventory
XCL Resources is beginning its journey to acquire Altamont Energy, but in the meantime, the company is refining its operations in the Uinta Basin to find the perfect lateral length.
Energy Partnerships: Don’t Settle for ‘First Person that Comes Along’
Energy executives share insights and tips—look for red flags, run the “intercontinental flight test”—when forming lasting collaborative partnerships.
Sheffield Responds to FTC: Ban from Exxon Board a ‘Dangerous Course’
Pioneer Natural Resources founding CEO Scott Sheffield urges the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to vacate its order; FTC responds with defiance.
From Comedy Central to Exxon Mobil-Pioneer Deal, a New FTC Emerges
The Exxon Mobil and Pioneer Natural Resources deal closed quickly and without divestment conditions, an antitrust attorney said — except for the sole condition that barred Pioneer’s founding CEO from Exxon’s board.
Hess Shareholders Approve Chevron Merger
Hess Corp. stockholders voted in favor of the company’s merger with Chevron Corp. during Hess’ May 28 special meeting.
Bakshani: Midstream Exhibiting M&A Fever Symptoms
East Daley Analytics identified several market factors in the midstream sector that point to further consolidation ahead.
SUPER DUG: Diamondback's Van't Hof Talks Endeavor Merger, Future of Legacy Delaware Acreage
The SUPER DUG Conference & Expo is in full swing in Fort Worth, Texas, and speaker Diamondback President Kaes Van’t Hof is with Hart Energy's Jordan Blum to talk about Diamondback's pending merger with Endeavor Energy Resources, development philosophies going forward and future plans in the Delaware.
Exclusive: ChampionX Innovation Needed to Drill the Incremental Barrel
Soma Somasundaram, president and CEO of ChampionX, emphasized the need to innovate when drilling for the incremental barrel, as well as the oilfield services sector’s role in the path to net zero.
Permian M&A: Oxy Shops Delaware Assets, Family Oil Cos. Stand Out
As operators scour the Permian Basin for M&A opportunities, they’re keeping an eye on a tepid divestiture market. Family-owned oil companies also stand out among the pack of private inventory holders remaining in the Permian, according to Enverus Intelligence Research.
Sunoco Completes $7.3B NuStar Energy Merger
The completion of its acquisition of NuStar Energy allows Sunoco to realize at least $150 million of expense and commercial synergies and at least $50 million per year of additional cash flow from refinancing activity.