Energy mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and asset transactions impacting the oil and gas industry.
Energy M&A Aug 31, 2026
SLB expands data center business with $4.1 billion Kelvion acquisition
SLB will acquire thermal management provider Kelvion in a $4.1-billion deal, significantly expanding its data center infrastructure business as surging AI investment drives demand for cooling, power and integrated facility solutions.
Preparing critical offshore assets for peak hurricane season
Peak hurricane season can leave offshore operators with little time to react. Predictive maintenance can identify equipment risks early, giving teams more time to protect production and avoid unplanned downtime.
ONGC to build $736 million strategic oil reserve in India
ONGC plans to invest $736 million in a 13-million-bbl underground strategic crude storage project in southern India as the country looks to strengthen its defenses against oil supply disruptions.
Ranger Energy Services to acquire STEP’s U.S. coiled tubing assets for $27.5 million
Ranger Energy Services will acquire STEP Energy Services’ U.S. coiled tubing assets for $27.5 million, adding 13 coiled tubing spreads and significantly expanding its Permian and Bakken operations.
Helix shareholders have approved the company's all-stock combination with Hornbeck Offshore Services, clearing the way for the offshore services merger to close Sept. 1. Hornbeck securityholders will own approximately 55% of the combined company.
OPAL Fuels Completes Capacity Upgrade at California RNG Station
OPAL Fuels completed a renovation at its recently acquired fueling station in Goshen, California, adding 1.7 million gallons of gasoline equivalent capacity for renewable natural gas and compressed natural gas refueling.
Regulator-Approved Review Finds Hemen Offer Not Fair to NOL Shareholders
An independent expert opinion found Hemen's 'mandatory offer' for the shares of Northern Ocean Ltd it does not already own 'is not fair from a financial point of view to the shareholders of NOL'.
Trump Announces 'Biggest Oil Deal in World History'
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. has 'entered into an Agreement with the Country of Venezuela on ... THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY!'.
Trump says Venezuelan oil will be used to refill U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve
President Donald Trump says Venezuelan crude will be used to refill the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which currently holds 289.7 MMbbl—roughly 40% of its more than 700-MMbbl capacity.
Etu Energias to acquire Chevron’s Angola deepwater assets for $260 million
Etu Energias will acquire Chevron’s 31% interest in Angola’s deepwater Block 14 and 15.5% interest in Block 14K for $260 million, giving the Angolan company a majority stake in Block 14 and positioning it to assume operatorship.
Sapphire Acquires EDGE in Modular LNG Solutions Expansion
'The acquisition of EDGE expands Sapphire's LNG capabilities by adding approximately 200,000 gallons of daily LNG liquefaction capacity through modular equipment currently serving clients in the Southern U.S.'