Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures impacting the world energy market
In a bold move that underscores the shifting dynamics of the global energy landscape, UK-based Harbour Energy has announced its acquisition of LLOG Exploration Company LLC for $3.2 billion, marking its entry into the deepwater […]
In a bold strategic pivot, Baytex Energy Corp. has officially exited the U.S. market by selling its Eagle Ford shale assets for net proceeds of approximately $2.14 billion. This move, completed on December 19, 2025, […]
In a strategic move underscoring the importance of global energy diversification, Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. Ltd. (JAPEX) has acquired Verdad Resources Intermediate Holdings LLC (VRIH) for approximately $1.3 billion. This deal highlights a key principle […]
In a groundbreaking move for North America’s energy and critical minerals sector, REAlloys Inc. has merged with Blackboxstocks Inc. (NASDAQ: BLBX), paving the way for the continent’s first commercial-scale heavy rare earth refinery. This merger, […]
In a significant move within the natural gas sector, Antero Resources Corp. (NYSE: AR) has announced its agreement to acquire upstream natural gas production assets from HG Energy II LLC, a portfolio company of Quantum […]
In a stark illustration of the petrochemical industry’s deepening woes, ExxonMobil is set to permanently shutter one of its two steam crackers at its sprawling Jurong Island complex in Singapore. The decision, first reported by […]
In a significant development for the global energy sector, U.S. oil giant ExxonMobil has expressed interest in acquiring Russian firm Lukoil’s majority stake in one of Iraq’s premier oilfields. This move comes amid escalating U.S. […]
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In a strategic pivot that underscores growing frustrations within the UK’s energy sector, Harbour Energy, the largest oil and gas producer in the North Sea, is actively scouting merger and acquisition opportunities across the United […]
In a significant development amid escalating U.S. sanctions on Russian energy firms, Lukoil PJSC’s roster of potential buyers for its international assets has grown to include major players like Exxon Mobil Corp., Chevron Corp., and […]
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