Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: EXE), North America’s largest natural gas producer, announced on July 27, 2026, that it has agreed to acquire Twin Eagle Holdings, N.A., LLC, a leading private asset-backed natural gas marketing and optimization business, for $1.25 billion from Five Point Infrastructure. The deal, subject to customary adjustments, closing conditions, and regulatory […]
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Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) delivered a solid operational performance in Q1 2026 while advancing a transformative strategic agenda. The company reported earnings on May 5, 2026, just ahead of the anticipated close of its all-stock merger with Coterra Energy (around May 7) and followed up with a major $2.6 billion Permian land grab on May […]
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Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. (NYSE: NOG) has taken a significant step into Canada with its first international acquisition. The company announced on May 26, 2026, that it has agreed to acquire a 25% undivided non-operated interest in light-oil producing properties and substantial undeveloped acreage in Alberta’s Duvernay Shale from Parallax Energy Operating Inc. This […]
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In a development that could reshape the U.S. utility landscape, Florida-based NextEra Energy Inc. is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire Virginia-based Dominion Energy Inc. in a deal structured primarily as a stock transaction. According to sources familiar with the matter, a formal announcement could come as early as Monday, May 18, 2026, though the […]
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In a major move to supercharge its long-term production and solidify its position in North America’s premier shale plays, oil giant Shell plc has agreed to acquire Canadian energy company ARC Resources Ltd. for a total enterprise value of approximately $16.4 billion. The all-cash-and-shares deal marks one of the largest energy transactions in Canada this […]
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Tokyo-based Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. (JAPEX) today unveiled its ambitious “JAPEX Management Plan 2026-2035,” a decade-long strategy designed to quadruple its oil and gas production and position the company as a more resilient global energy player. The plan places heavy emphasis on U.S. expansion, building on the company’s recent $1.26 billion acquisition of operated […]
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Arsenal Resources, a privately held pure-play natural gas explorer and producer focused exclusively on the Marcellus Shale, is exploring strategic options—including a potential sale that could value the company near $1.5 billion—according to sources familiar with the matter. The company has engaged financial advisers to gauge buyer interest, as the Marcellus basin continues to see […]
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In a landmark move that could reshape the global rare earth supply chain, USA Rare Earth, Inc. (Nasdaq: USAR) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Serra Verde Group, the owner of Brazil’s Pela Ema rare earth mine and processing plant, in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $2.8 billion. The deal, announced on April […]
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In a significant move signaling renewed foreign investment in Venezuela’s oil sector, Chevron has executed a strategic asset swap with Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA) and its subsidiaries. Announced on April 13, 2026, and signed in Caracas in the presence of interim President Delcy Rodríguez, the deal allows Chevron to sharpen its focus on high-value […]
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