Energy mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and asset transactions impacting the oil and gas industry.
Energy M&A Apr 10, 2026
Ovintiv completes $3-billion Anadarko asset sale, advances debt reduction
Ovintiv has closed the $3 billion sale of its Anadarko Basin assets in Oklahoma, with proceeds expected to reach $2.85 billion and support debt reduction and portfolio optimization.
Aphrodite Group Initiates Prelim Deals for Sale of Cypriot Gas to Egypt
The Chevron-led consortium secured commitment from relevant parties to execute a term sheet and a host government agreement to enable the piped export to Egypt of 100 percent of production from the Aphrodite field.
Iran, US Prepare for Talks as Israel Presses on in Lebanon
The U.S. and Iran prepared for peace talks in Pakistan with a fragile ceasefire largely holding, though issues such as Israel's offensive in Lebanon and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved.
A Russian-flagged supertanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz into the Persian Gulf, marking a rare passage for one of the nation's ships as traders scrutinize every transit through the war-hit waterway.
Petrobras awards Subsea7 'supermajor' contract for Sépia 2 in Brazil's pre-salt
Subsea7 has secured a SURF contract worth at least $1.25 billion for Petrobras' Sépia 2 pre-salt development in Brazil’s Santos basin, covering engineering, procurement, installation and pre-commissioning for 17 wells.
ConocoPhillips deploys team to assess Venezuela oil prospects
ConocoPhillips has sent a team to Venezuela to evaluate potential oil and gas opportunities, signaling renewed interest in the country’s vast reserves as U.S. companies assess a possible return after years of asset seizures.
Baker Hughes teams with DTEK to expand Ukraine gas production capacity
DTEK Oil&Gas and Baker Hughes have signed an MOU to increase natural gas production in Ukraine, combining advanced technology and local expertise to strengthen domestic supply and European energy security.
Keir Starmer: 'I'm fed up' with Trump and Putin affecting UK energy costs
Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz during the war with U.S. and Israel, creating an oil supply crunch and sending global energy prices soaring.
Strait of Hormuz oil flows to recover slowly despite ceasefire, analysts say
Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz are expected to recover slowly following the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, with millions of barrels stranded in the Gulf and shipping, insurance and geopolitical risks continuing to limit transit.
Hormuz Strait oil traffic way down after ceasefire; Hassett says even one tanker is big deal
Trump said the temporary ceasefire is "subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz."
CB&I completes acquisition of Petrofac Asset Solutions business
CB&I has completed its acquisition of Petrofac’s Asset Solutions business, adding operations, maintenance, wells and decommissioning services to expand its global energy services portfolio.