Australia's Woodside, Santos in Talks for $53B Oil-gas Merger

If Australian energy companies Woodside and Santos merge, they would have a 26% share of Australia's east coast gas market.

SMID Balance Sheets Built to Lure Consolidation, Lenders

Small and mid-caps’ strong balance sheets look attractive to credit investors and can provide equity that sweetens M&A.

Midstream M&A Market May Be Ripe for the Picking

East Daley Analytics will look at factors driving market volatility in its annual “Dirty Little Secrets” webinar.

Exclusive: Exxon, Pioneer Expect Tough Federal Scrutiny of $60B Deal

Exxon reported more scrutiny from the FTC on Dec. 6, while Pioneer Natural Resources’ incoming CEO Rich Dealy told Hart Energy both firms will be transparent with the inquiry.

Canadian Solar Lands Deal to Build UK Battery Storage Projects

Combined, Engie’s two battery energy storage projects located in Scotland are expected to support more than 40,000 homes.

Marketed: Tiptop Energy Production Multi-basin Non-operated WI, Gas Gathering System

Tiptop Energy Production US LLC has retained BOK Financial Securities for the sale of non-operated working interest properties and gas gathering system in the Powder River, Mid- continent and Gulf Coast Regions.

Marketed: FX Energy Holdings Operated WI Properties in Zavala County, Texas

FX Energy Holdings LLC has retained BOK Financial Securities for the sale operated working interest properties in Zavala County, Texas.

Blackstone Acquires Electrical Supplier Power Grid Components

Blackstone’s global head David Foley says the acquisition “fits within one of our favorite investment themes.”

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.

ProPetro Acquires Permian Cementing Business Par Five Energy

Par Five Energy Services will be integrated within ProPetro Holding’s existing cementing team and operating team and brand.