Energy mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and asset transactions impacting the oil and gas industry.
Energy M&A Sep 2, 2026
Chevron plans $7 billion Venezuela investment, targets 600,000 bpd production
Chevron plans to invest more than $7 billion in Venezuela over the next five years and more than double production to approximately 600,000 bpd after securing additional acreage in the Orinoco Belt.
Subsea7 wins subsea contract for LLOG’s Who Dat East development
Subsea7 has secured a $50–150 million contract from LLOG Exploration for the deepwater Who Dat East development in the U.S. Gulf, including installation of a 29-km riser and pipe-in-pipe system.
SOCAR to Invest in Haynesville with Nearly $1.7B Comstock Partnership
The State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan signed a preliminary deal to acquire a stake in Haynesville gas assets operated by Comstock for $1.65 billion.
Methanex to Halt NZ Production Indefinitely over Gas Supply Uncertainty
The Canadian methanol producer expects to stop production in New Zealand next year and has entered into an agreement selling its gas supply entitlements.
AI Could Unlock $230B for Oil, Gas, OFSE Cos, McKinsey Says
'The challenge is where to concentrate, how to scale, and how to share value when efficiency reduces the activity that many contracts reward', McKinsey representatives said.
'I will lead the board's evolution, ensuring we have the depth, experience and capabilities needed to support the company's strategic priorities and long-term value creation'.
Trump says U.S. is not forcing Iran to negotiate after fresh round of strikes
U.S. forces completed another wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday stateside, hitting multiple Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps sites across the country.
Comstock Resources has announced a $1.65 billion strategic partnership with SOCAR and a $450 million drilling venture with Jerry Jones to accelerate development of its Legacy and Western Haynesville natural gas assets.
Weatherford has completed its acquisition of NCS Multistage, adding well completions and reservoir diagnostics technologies while strengthening its oilfield services portfolio in North America and other markets.
U.S.-Venezuela oil deal covers 17 fields, 65 Bbbl of reserves
A new U.S.-Venezuela oil agreement covers 17 fields containing approximately 65 Bbbl of proven reserves, with North American Blue Energy Partners planning up to $100 billion in investment to expand Venezuelan oil production and infrastructure.