Midland Basin

Acquisitions & Divestitures , Shale Plays , Earnings

Which Occidental Assets Will Hit Chopping Block After $12B CrownRock Deal?

After weeks of market speculation, Occidental announced plans to acquire private E&P CrownRock LP for $12 billion, adding core Midland Basin inventory and more upside from deeper zones underground.

December 11, 2023

Acquisitions & Divestitures , Crude Oil , Exploration & Production

Freehold Royalties to Acquire Permian Basin Interests for $82MM

Freehold Royalties will acquire mineral and royalty interests from two private sellers in the Midland and Delaware basins, the company said.

December 11, 2023

Acquisitions & Divestitures

Occidental to Acquire Midland Basin E&P CrownRock for $12B

Occidental Petroleum said the purchase of CrownRock includes 1,700 undeveloped locations, 750 of which break even at prices of less than $40/bbl of WTI.

December 11, 2023

Acquisitions & Divestitures

Endeavor Energy Explores Sale for up to $30B, Sources say

Endeavor Energy Partners operations span 350,000 net acres in the Permian’s Midland Basin — considered of the most lucrative oil and gas region in the U.S.

December 10, 2023

Acquisitions & Divestitures

ProPetro Acquires Permian Cementing Business Par Five Energy

Par Five Energy Services will be integrated within ProPetro Holding’s existing cementing team and operating team and brand.

December 4, 2023

Lease Sales

Marketed: Longreach Alternatives Operated Oil, Gas Assets in Andrews County

Longreach Alternatives (LRA) has retained Detring Energy Advisors for the sale of its operated oil and gas assets in Andrews County in the northern Midland Basin.

November 29, 2023

Natural Gas , Emissions , Business , Executive Oil Conference

Tackling Methane Emissions: Triple Crown’s Secret to Success

Triple Crown Resources, the private Permian Basin operator, is cutting methane emissions and delivering returns.

November 29, 2023

Shale Plays , Acquisitions & Divestitures , Mergers , Executive Oil Conference

Post-Earthstone Deal, Permian Resources Switches Up M&A Strategy

E&P Permian Resources will shift to smaller-scale deals to add value as opportunities to consolidate in the Midland and Delaware basins shrink.

November 22, 2023

Rig Counts , Unconventional , Executive Oil Conference

ProPetro CEO: Next-gen Equipment Demand High Despite Market Headwinds

As the oilfield service market faces headwinds from consolidation and a dwindling rig count, ProPetro CEO Sam Sledge sees Permian Basin demand picking up for next-generation equipment.

November 21, 2023

Trends , Executive Oil Conference , Acquisitions & Divestitures , Hart Energy Exclusive

The Permian’s Next M&A Hotspot May be the Delaware [WATCH]

After nine months of Permian Basin M&A ranging from private buyouts to major mergers, Wood Mackenzie’s Ryan Duman discusses what’s next for dealmakers in the basin.

November 17, 2023