Energy mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and asset transactions impacting the oil and gas industry.
Energy M&A Apr 9, 2026
MaverickX expands PetroX production with new Eagle Ford facility in Texas
MaverickX has opened a new production facility in Pleasanton, Texas, scaling output of its PetroX chemical solutions used for enhanced oil recovery, water treatment and critical mineral extraction across oil and gas operations.
Egypt agrees to buy full output from Cyprus’ Aphrodite gas field
Egypt has agreed to purchase the full output of Cyprus’ Aphrodite gas field under a long-term deal, securing future supply as domestic production declines and demand continues to rise.
Occidental discovers oil at Bandit prospect in U.S. Gulf
Occidental has reported an oil discovery at the Bandit prospect in Green Canyon Block 680 in the U.S. Gulf, encountering oil-bearing Miocene sands with potential for subsea tieback development.
SLB OneSubsea wins HPHT boosting contract for Shenandoah field in U.S. Gulf
SLB OneSubsea has secured a contract from Beacon Offshore Energy to deliver an HPHT multiphase boosting system for the Shenandoah field in the Gulf of Mexico, supporting enhanced recovery in a deepwater development.
Chevron said its production fell as much as 6 percent in the first quarter due in part to the Iran war, echoing a similar disclosure from archrival ExxonMobil.
Reliance Caps Sales at $11 Per Pump as Shortages Deepen
India's largest private-sector refiner is restricting individual purchases to INR 1,000 per visit at fuel stations it operates with partner BP, according to people familiar with the matter.
US Troops to Stay in Gulf before Talks on Fragile Truce
The U.S. president vowed to keep troops in the Persian Gulf ahead of talks with Iran that are planned to firm up a fragile truce, while Hormuz remained effectively shut as shipowners await clarification on the status of the key waterway.
Santos Announces Positive Results for Quokka Appraisal Campaign
'Located strategically to the east of our Pikka phase 1 development, Quokka represents another high-return opportunity that strengthens our position on the North Slope and extends our development runway in Alaska for years to come'.
'Under this framework, Subsea Integration Alliance may provide full engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning solutions for multiple discoveries in Suriname'.
Iran oil shock stirs memories of 1997 Asian Financial Crisis — but here’s why history may not repeat itself
The Hormuz disruption is hammering Asian economies with surging energy costs and weakening currencies, but a repeat of the crisis three decades ago is unlikely.
'There is a considerable value creation potential here but time is running out', Norway's upstream regulator said about the discovery drilled by Shell and later relinquished by Equinor.
Oil, gas prices fall on U.S.-Iran ceasefire, but Hormuz flows remain uncertain
Oil and gas prices dropped sharply after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal, but the market remains on edge as Strait of Hormuz flows are still largely restricted. With more than 800 vessels stranded and supply disruptions lingering, the pace of recovery remains highly uncertain.
BLM lease sales raise nearly $600 million in first-quarter 2026
U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oil and gas lease sales generated $592.7 million in total receipts during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting continued federal leasing activity across multiple basins and a renewed sale in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve.
Santos reports Alaska appraisal success as Quokka-1 confirms Nanushuk potential
Santos reported strong results from its Quokka-1 appraisal well on Alaska’s North Slope, confirming high-quality Nanushuk reservoir performance with flow rates of 2,190 bopd as development planning advances alongside the Pikka project.