No Rush: Post-M&A Frenzy, Divestiture Market to Pick Up by 2025

Lenders with a variety of capital structures are poised to fund the upcoming portfolio rationalization in the post-consolidation era, bankers and deal advisers said at Hart Energy’s Energy Capital Conference.

Venezuela Lost Citgo, But the Battle’s Not Over Yet

Amber Energy’s $7.3 billion purchase of Citgo fell well short of analyst’s valuations. PDVSA Ad Hoc expects to appeal the decision soon in its battle to protect its claim on Citgo.

Politics Over Returns? Private Equity’s Renewables, Hydrocarbon Challenge

Private equity is a leader in clean energy investment, but it hasn’t been easy.

Carnelian Backs Williston E&P Zavanna as Bakken M&A Heats Up

Carnelian Energy Capital Management LP invested in Zavanna LLC, a longtime producer in the North Dakota Bakken and Three Forks plays.

Bayou Midstream Secures New Equity Commitment from EIV Capital

Bayou Midstream II’s commitment from EIV Capital follows Bayou’s predecessor company's successful exit of Bakken infrastructure in 2024 to Bridger Pipeline.

Five Point Closes Infrastructure Fund with $1.4B in Commitments

Five Point Energy, which created newly public Permian Basin company LandBridge, said its Five Point Energy Fund IV was oversubscribed from a target of $1.25 billion.

Post Oak-backed Quantent Closes Haynesville Deal in North Louisiana

Quantent Energy Partners’ initial Haynesville Shale acquisition comes as Post Oak Energy Capital closes an equity commitment for the E&P.

Private Producers Find Dry Powder to Reload

An E&P consolidation trend took out many of the biggest private producers inside of two years, but banks, private equity and other lenders are ready to fund a new crop of self-starters in oil and gas.  

One Equity Partners to Acquire Gas Turbine Services Company EthosEnergy

One Equity Partners will buy EthosEnergy, which provides services to power generation and industrial customers operating industrial gas turbines.

Energy Producer Maverick's Owner Explores Sale Valuing It at $3B, Sources Say

Owned by energy-focused investment firm EIG, Maverick Natural Resources is working with investment bankers at Jefferies on the sale process.