Post Oak Closes $764MM Fund Focused on Permian, Utica, Haynesville
Post Oak has made commitments to five portfolio companies, with capital deployed in the Permian Basin and Utica and Haynesville shales.
Espada E&P Startup Nabs Carnelian Backing for Onshore M&A Run
Espada Energy Partners, backed by Carnelian funds, joins a new wave of startup E&Ps hunting for M&A opportunities.
Money Talks: Juniper Capital Carves Own Momentum Amid Volatility
Private equity firms with longtime loyalty to the oil and gas industry are raising funds that are steadily adding to their coffers, accumulating billions of dollars’ worth of dry powder.
Energy Executives Plan EQV Group’s Second Blank-Check IPO
The $350 million of funds raised will go into escrow alongside the $350 million raised from EQV Group’s first SPAC IPO as the 10-month-old prospective M&A buyer has not yet done a deal.
Fervo Secures $206MM for Enhanced Geothermal System Project
Fervo Energy has secured $206 million for its Cape Station enhanced geothermal system project to continue development, the company said, one day after announcing the project's appraisal well set several geothermal drilling records.
Prairie Reaffirms $1B RBL Credit Facility with Citibank
The $1 billion credit facility will support Prairie Operating’s development activity in the Denver-Julesburg Basin.
Energy Pundits Bullish on Economy, Despite Volatility
Tariff and inflation fears are complicating an energy market with sectors that remain poised to boom, financial managers say.
Family Offices, Energy Operators Are Getting Back Together
The energy industry has improved its financial discipline and family offices are noticing.
Partners Group Buys PowerTransitions for $450MM Investment
Private-equity firm Partners Group agreed to acquire utility-scale developer PowerTransitions from EnCap Investments and has plans to invest over $450 million to boost the company’s growth.
Global Energy Market Balancing, Despite Widespread Volatility
Following a series of shocks at the beginning of 2025, investor activity is approaching a more normal level, executives at BOK Financial, EIV Capital and Comerica Bank say.