In a blockbuster move shaking up the oil and gas sector, Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: VNOM), a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FANG), has announced its acquisition of Sitio Royalties Corp. (NYSE: STR) in an all-equity transaction valued at approximately $4.1 billion, including $1.1 billion in net debt. This strategic merger, centered in the […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Russia-Ukraine Talks Stall: Will Congress Ramp Up Sanctions Pressure on Moscow? June 2, 2025 Clark Savage It has been clear for well over 6 months that President Trump does not have the information he needs to end the war in Ukraine, and we are watching peace slip through his fingers, which […] Trump […]
Continue ReadingSaudi Arabia, the world’s oil titan, is leveraging its vast petroleum wealth to fuel an ambitious pivot toward artificial intelligence (AI) and technological innovation. As part of its Vision 2030 initiative, the Kingdom aims to diversify its economy, reduce oil dependency, and position itself as a global AI powerhouse. This transformation hinges on massive investments […]
Continue ReadingRecent projections from Goldman Sachs indicate that OPEC+ is likely to conclude its series of production increases in August 2025, marking a significant shift in global oil supply dynamics. This forecast, based on Goldman’s analysis of market conditions and OPEC+ strategies, suggests a tightening of oil markets in the near term, with far-reaching implications for […]
Continue ReadingDaily Standup Top Stories Why Hasn’t Trump Hit Russia with More Sanctions? – Because it would hand the Mid-term elections to the Democrats June 1, 2025 Clark Savage I have been discussing this for months on the Energy News Beat Podcast, and the secondary sanctions on China and India’s refineries would undoubtedly cause havoc in the […]
Continue ReadingENB Pub Note: This article from Nathan\’s Newsletter on Substack is an excellent update. As we evaluate deals on a daily basis at Sandstone, it is great to get insights into both the Public and Private data rooms and look at deal specifics. We appreciate Nathan and highly recommend subscribing to his Substack. Summary for […]
Continue ReadingWe are tracking trends and changes in grid development and the investment world, and I have several podcast guests lined up to discuss this significant shift in grid management, technology, and investments. One key issue we are asked about frequently is why you invest in privately held oil companies rather than publicly traded ones on […]
Continue ReadingThe Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+), which collectively produce about 48% of global oil, have begun unwinding a series of voluntary output cuts implemented since 2022. This strategic shift, led by key members like Saudi Arabia and Russia, aims to reclaim market share, address non-compliance among members, and challenge high-cost […]
Continue ReadingAs part of the Sandstone Teams services, we offer a review of oil and gas deals for our clients. We gain valuable insights into actual data points across various fields in the U.S. One key aspect is examining the well economics for each well and how it impacts the entire group or deal. We are […]
Continue ReadingIn this episode of Energy Newsbeat – Conversations in Energy, Stuart Turley discusses key topics with Steve Reese, CEO of Reese Energy Consulting, and Karr Ingham from the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers. They explore the role of Texas in the energy sector, focusing on natural gas and oil production, the state\’s influence on energy […]
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