Marketed: Anschutz Exploration Six Asset Package in Wyoming

Anschutz Exploration Corp. has retained EnergyNet for the sale of six AFE asset packages in Campbell County, Wyoming.

Marketed: Anadarko Minerals Woodford Shale Opportunity

Anadarko Minerals has retained EnergyNet for the sale of a Woodford Shale opportunity in Blaine County, Oklahoma.

E&P Highlights: Feb. 26, 2024

Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including interest in some projects changing hands and new contract awards.

CEO: Coterra ‘Deeply Curious’ on M&A Amid E&P Consolidation Wave

Coterra Energy has yet to get in on the large-scale M&A wave sweeping across the Lower 48—but CEO Tom Jorden said Coterra is keeping an eye on acquisition opportunities.

Marketed: Haynesville Shale 157 Well Package in Louisiana

A private seller has retained EnergyNet for the sale of a Haynesville Shale 157 well package opportunity in Bienville, Bossier, Casso, De Soto and Sabine parishes, Louisiana.

Vital Energy's ‘Wildly Successful’ 2023 ‘Small Ball’ M&A Now in ‘Moneyball’ Mode

The operator added big runs in $1.6 billion of 2023 deals. Now Vital is looking to make more out of its hits via geology and geophysics, including steals “for free.” Still, it might pick up big consolidators’ cast-offs.

Enerplus Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend

Enerplus Corp. increased its dividend 8% to US$0.065 (CA$0.088) per share.

Williston Warriors: Enerplus’ Long Bakken Run Ends in $4B Chord Deal

Chord Energy and Enerplus are combining to create an $11 billion Williston Basin operator. The deal ends a long run in the Bakken for Enerplus, which bet on the emerging horizontal shale play in Montana nearly two decades ago.

Enterprise Buys Assets from Occidental’s Western Midstream

Enterprise bought Western’s 20% interest in Whitethorn and Western’s 25% interest in two NGL fractionators located in Mont Belvieu, Texas.

Stonepeak, Dominion Energy to Partner on Virginia Offshore Wind Project

Stonepeak will acquire a 50% interest in Dominion Energy’s offshore wind project, which is expected to be the largest offshore wind farm in the U.S.