Energy mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and asset transactions impacting the oil and gas industry.
Energy M&A Sep 3, 2026
TotalEnergies completes entry into giant Mopane discovery offshore Namibia
TotalEnergies has completed its acquisition of a 40% operated interest in Namibia’s PEL83 license, taking operatorship of the giant Mopane discovery ahead of a three-well appraisal campaign and targeted 2028 FID.
Shell Joins BP Exploration Projects offshore Brazil, US
BP signed an agreement with Shell to sell part of its ownership in the Tupinamba exploration block in Brazil's offshore Santos Basin and five leases containing the Conifer exploration prospect on the United States side of the Gulf of America.
Weekly average load in ERCOT continues near record high
Sustained high temperatures have contributed to persistently high electricity demand in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the regional transmission organization for most of the state.
Woodside, PEMEX to Explore More Oil offshore Mexico
Australia's Woodside and Petroleos Mexicanos signed a memorandum of understanding to expand their partnership in Mexican waters beyond the under-construction Trion oil project.
Diversified to Acquire Elliott Assets in Permian for $1.8B
Diversified signed agreements to acquire Birch Permian from affiliates of Elliott for around $1.8 billion, supported by an expanded investment partnership with Carlyle.
South Korea will merge a string of state-run energy and transport companies as part of a broader overhaul of public institutions that is aimed at cutting costs and strengthening the country's competitiveness at a time of rising power demand.
bp appoints Ian Tyler chair after three months in interim role
bp has appointed Ian Tyler as permanent chair with immediate effect after he served in the interim role since May, completing another key step in the company's recent leadership transition.
Uganda unveils ‘Pearl Sweet’ crude blend ahead of first oil exports
Uganda has unveiled “Pearl Sweet” as the export grade for crude produced from the Tilenga and Kingfisher developments, as the $15 billion integrated oil project moves toward first production and exports.
Venezuela set for wave of oil deals as U.S. pushes production expansion
More than a dozen energy agreements are expected as Venezuela moves to expand crude production, with U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright saying China will not have debt claims on revenue generated by newly developed oil fields.
Eni takes operatorship of Uruguay offshore block, adds stake in neighboring acreage
Eni has expanded its offshore Uruguay exploration position, taking operatorship and a 50% interest in the OFF-5 block while agreeing to acquire a 40% stake in the adjacent APA-operated OFF-6 block.