Energy A&D Transactions from the Week of March 24, 2021

Here’s a snapshot of recent energy deals including Oasis Petroleum’s $510 million midstream deal plus the acquisition of a Pioneer Natural Resources oilfield service subsidiary by oil mogul George Kaiser.

Canadian Oil Patch Braces for More M&A Activity after Record Start to 2021

The flurry of M&A deals underscores the Canadian energy sector’s desire to grow to benefit from the rebound in oil prices as global fuel demand picks up. It also reflects smaller companies betting on economies of scale.

Oil and Gas Investor Niobrara Spotlight: Colorado’s D-J Basin Settles In

Following a flurry of big-name consolidation and a prolonged period of regulatory revision, operators are adapting to the new norm. But while production is expected to remain steady, rigs are rare.

Energy A&D Transactions from the Week of March 17, 2021

Here’s a snapshot of recent energy deals including the closing of the $465 million acquisition of Williston Basin private operator Bruin E&P by Enerplus plus a merger agreement between Houston-based oilfield services provider Frank’s International and Expro Group.

Oil and Gas Investor A&D Trends: Apocalypse Pricing Ends Soon

Soak up the A&D love, Bakken Shale. The reports are true. As of early February, two sellers and two buyers did what comes naturally: transact.

Energy A&D Transactions from the Week of March 10, 2021

Here’s a snapshot of recent energy deals including the closing of Riley Exploration Permian’s all-stock merger with Tengasco plus Chevron’s $1.32 billion buyout of Noble Midstream.

Energy A&D Transactions from the Week of March 3, 2021

Here’s a snapshot of recent energy deals including Permian Basin acquisitions by U.S. Energy Development comprising interests in oil development projects in the Delaware Basin.

Oil and Gas Investor: The Great SPAC Comeback

SPACs have taken Wall Street by storm, raising billions for as-yet unidentified acquisition targets—but will they return to save the oil and gas space?

Oil and Gas Investor Cover Story: Animal Spirits

It’s not the Keynes kind; it’s the Jack London kind. E&P executives are restless, according to a Dallas Fed survey, and they’re going mano a mano for market share. Will it manifest in consolidation? Where to next for the sellers? For some, it’s a new land rush: energy transition.

Oil and Gas Investor At Closing: Writing a New Script

After the traumas of 2020, we see some positive signs in traditional oil and gas, although we are not naïve enough to think the industry will have smooth sailing from here on.