Civitas Resources Inc.
About
Civitas Resources, Inc. is Colorado’s first carbon-neutral oil and gas producer and is focused on developing and producing crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids in Colorado’s Denver-Julesburg Basin. The company is committed to pursuing compelling economic returns and cash flow while delivering best-in-class cost leadership and capital efficiency. Civitas is dedicated to safety, environmental responsibility, and implementing industry leading practices to create a positive local impact.
The company formerly rebranded upon closing of the merger of Bonanza Creek Energy and Extraction Oil & Gas on Nov. 1.
Editor's note: Updated Dec. 1, 2022.
Transactions
Civitas CEO Eric Greager Steps Down Concurrent with $346 Million Deal
Civitas CEO Eric Greager Steps Down Concurrent with $346 Million Deal
Civitas CEO Eric Greager Steps Down Concurrent with $346 Million Deal
Civitas CEO Eric Greager Steps Down Concurrent with $346 Million Deal
Bonanza Creek, Extraction Merger to Create Largest Pure-play D-J Basin Producer
Bonanza Creek, Extraction Merger to Create Largest Pure-play D-J Basin Producer
Bonanza Creek Continues D-J Basin Consolidation with Crestone Peak Deal
Bonanza Creek Continues D-J Basin Consolidation with Crestone Peak Deal
Bonanza Creek Continues D-J Basin Consolidation with Crestone Peak Deal
Bonanza Creek Continues D-J Basin Consolidation with Crestone Peak Deal
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New Financings
Gave notice of its intent to redeem in full the $100 million in aggregate principal amount of its…
Entered into an amendment to its senior secured revolving credit facility under which the borrowing base…
Priced a private placement to eligible purchases of new 5.000% senior notes due 2026. Proceeds will be…
Issued new senior unsecured notes due 2026 at closing of its merger with HighPoint Resources Corp.
Bonanza Creek Energy Inc.'s lenders under its senior secured credit facility have…
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News
Rockies Focused Prairie Pursuing M&A Post Bayswater Bolt-On
Prairie Operating CFO Greg Patton describes the company's shift into the E&P space and its potential M&A plans following Prairie's $600-million D-J acquisition from Bayswater Exploration and Production.
On the Market This Week (May 26, 2025)
Here is a roundup of marketed oil and gas and mineral and royalty leaseholds for the week of May 26, 2025, in the Midland, Delaware and Denver-Julesburg basins and Marcellus and Utica shales.
Bearishness Plagues Oil as Matador Cuts Capex, Production Outlook
Falling oil prices are forcing E&Ps to redraw spending plans. Matador Resources slashed its D&C spending by $100 million due to lower prices.
Undrilled but not Unnoticed: White Space Buyers Invest Now for Future Upside
Undeveloped, unpermitted acreage lures private equity risk-takers who want in on the mineral and royalty coffers.
Follow the Rigs: Minerals M&A Could Top $11B in ’25—Trauber
Minerals dealmaking could surpass $11 billion in 2025, fueled by deals in the Permian and in natural gas shale plays, says M&A expert Stephen Trauber.
How Elk Range Took the Leap to Buy Oxy’s $905MM D-J Heirloom
Elk Range Royalties closed on a $905 million purchase of Occidental’s assets in the Denver-Julesburg Basin in March— a once-in-a-lifetime purchase, CEO Charlie Shufeldt told Hart Energy.
In Inventory-Scarce Permian, Could Vitol’s VTX Fetch $3B?
With recent Permian bids eclipsing $6 million per location, Vitol could be exploring a $3 billion sale of its shale business VTX Energy Partners, analysts say.
Energy Trader Vitol Eyes $3B Sale of US Shale Producer, Sources Say
Global commodities trader Vitol is exploring a sale of its VTX Energy Partners business, in a deal that could value the U.S. shale oil and gas producer at as much as $3 billion, including debt, people familiar with the matter said.
CPP Wants to Invest Another $12.5B into Oil, Gas
The Canada Pension Plan’s CPP Investments is looking for more oil and gas stories—in addition to renewable and other energies.
In Colorado, the Regulatory Noose Tightens for E&Ps
More stringent rules on everything from drilling and orphan wells to emissions is raising the cost of fossil fuel production in the state.
Oxy, Looking to Cut Debt, Sells D-J Minerals to Elk for $905MM
Elk Range Royalties bought 250,000 net royalty acres in the Denver-Julesburg Basin for $905 million from Occidental Petroleum, which is looking to shed debt after last year's acquisition of CrownRock.
IOG Resources II Buys Non-Op Utica Shale Interests
IOG Resources II is expanding in Appalachia with an acquisition of Utica working interests in eastern Ohio.
Civitas Adds Former EOG Exec Lloyd Helms to Board
In conjunction with its recent $300 million Midland Basin bolt-on, Civitas Resources has increased its board to 10 directors.
Civitas Makes $300MM Midland Bolt-On, Plans to Sell D-J Assets
Civitas Resources is adding Midland Basin production and drilling locations for $300 million. To offset the purchase price, Civitas set a $300 million divestiture target “likely to come” from Colorado’s D-J Basin, executives said.
Prairie Operating to Buy Bayswater D-J Basin Assets for $600MM
Prairie Operating Co. will purchase about 24,000 net acres from Bayswater Exploration & Production, which will still retain assets in Colorado and continue development of its northern Midland Basin assets.