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Cowen analyst David Deckelbaum says Diamondback Energy is “already at work on the $500 million noncore divestiture target,” and the company announced a $155 million Delaware Basin sale. But where else will the company likely divest assets?
Why is EOG Resources CEO Ezra Yacob comparing its new Utica play’s prospects to “what we saw nearly a decade ago happening in the Delaware Basin.” Find out why.
Kimbell Royalty Partners made its largest deal in four years and, no surprise, the company is bulking up Permian Basin interests to the tune of $290 million. Find out how the purchase changes up the company’s production dynamics.
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