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Energy M&A

Energy mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and asset transactions impacting the oil and gas industry.

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.  

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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.  

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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.  

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Texas Oil Regulator Names New Oil, Gas Director

David Lindley has been named as the new director of the RRC's Oil and Gas Division.  

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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.  

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USA Diesel Hits Highest Since April

U.S. diesel advanced to the highest price since hitting a peak in April during the initial phase of the U.S.-Iran war.  

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Capricorn Board Picks DNO Offer over Genel

DNO and Genel, both partners in a producing oil project in Iraq's Kurdistan, are competing to enter Egypt via Capricorn.  

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Energy Secretary Chris Wright tells CNBC more than 17 million barrels of oil transited Hormuz on Monday

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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.  

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Ian Tyler Is BP Chair for Good

'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'.  

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USA-VEN Oil Deal Dubbed a 'Major Opportunity'

'The deal could materially reshape Venezuela's long-term production trajectory', Rystad said.  

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Trump Not Keen on Deal as War Escalates

The conflict between the U.S. and Iran escalated sharply, with American forces carrying out a fresh wave of strikes and Iran saying it had retaliated.  

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Oil major BP completes search for chair after boardroom upheaval

 BP on Wednesday formally appointed Ian Tyler as chair after a surprise dismissal of former chairman Albert Manifold sparked boardroom turmoil. ​   

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Brent rises more than 2% following tit-for-tat strikes by the U.S. and Iran

 Oil rose Wednesday, as Mideast tensions continue to escalate after the U.S. attacked Iran, while Tehran reportedly struck back at U.S. allies. ​   

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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. ​   

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Comstock strikes $1.65 billion SOCAR deal, $450 million Haynesville drilling JV

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.  

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Weatherford completes NCS Multistage acquisition, expands completions portfolio

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.  

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SB Energy Files for IPO to Tap AI Power Thirst

SB Energy Corp, a power infrastructure firm backed by SoftBank Group Corp and OpenAI, filed for a U.S. initial public offering.  

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Oil Surges 5% on Renewed Tensions

Oil prices jumped as escalating US-Iran hostilities threatened an already tight global market.  

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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.  

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