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I Squared Capital to Acquire Majority Stake in ENTEK to Reshore Critical U.S. Battery Manufacturing
September 19, 2025
I Squared Capital has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority equity interest in ENTEK, a leading global manufacturer of battery separators. I Squared’s $800 million investment complements a loan from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Technology Vehicles
BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale in Montana and North Dakota Nets More than $38 Million
September 19, 2025
Advancing President Trump’s commitment to expand domestic energy, strengthen American security and reduce reliance on foreign sources, the Bureau of Land Management raised more than $38 million in an oil and gas lease sale that included 23 parcels in Montana
Harvest Midstream Accelerates Expansion with $1B Acquisition of Uinta and Green River Basin Assets
September 18, 2025
Harvest Midstream has signed a purchase and sale agreement with MPLX for the acquisition of an extensive natural gas gathering and processing network in the Uinta and Green River basins across Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado for $1 billion. “This acquisition
BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale in Wyoming Generates More than $8.4 Million
September 18, 2025
The Bureau of Land Management leased 32 parcels totaling 39,225 acres in Wyoming for $8,450,944 in total receipts for its quarterly oil and gas lease sale. Combined lease bonus bids and rentals are distributed between the federal government and state
DOI Proposes to Rescind Public Lands Rule, Restoring Balanced, Multiple-Use Management
September 18, 2025
The Department of the Interior is proposing to rescind the Bureau of Land Management’s Public Lands Rule, aligning with Secretary Doug Burgum’s commitment to restoring balance in federal land management by prioritizing multiple-use access, empowering local decision-making and supporting responsible
ONEOK Launches Open Season for Proposed Sun Belt Connector Pipeline
September 17, 2025
Oneok said its Magellan Pipeline unit is gauging customer interest in a refined product pipeline from El Paso, Texas, to Phoenix, Arizona that would allow shippers to move fuel from refineries in Texas and Oklahoma to Arizona markets. The company,
SM Energy CEO Herbert Vogel to Retire, COO Elizabeth McDonald to Become CEO
September 17, 2025
SM Energy Company said chief executive officer Herbert Vogel has advised the board of directors of his intention to retire on March 1, 2026, and that he has resigned as president of the company effective September 4, 2025. Vogel intends
Chord Energy to Acquire Exxon Mobil’s Williston Assets for $550 Million
September 16, 2025
Chord Energy has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire assets in the Williston Basin from XTO Energy and affiliates, subsidiaries of Exxon Mobil, for total cash consideration of $550 million. “We are excited to announce the acquisition of these
Diversified Energy to Acquire Canvas Energy for $500 Million
September 16, 2025
Diversified Energy has entered into an agreement to acquire Canvas Energy for total consideration of approximately $550 million. The acquisition adds complementary operated producing properties and acreage positions in Oklahoma, concentrated in Major, Kingfisher, and Canadian Counties. Included in the
California Resources to Acquire Berry Corp. in $717 Million Merger Deal
September 16, 2025
California Resources (CRC) and Berry Corporation have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock transaction valuing Berry at approximately $717 million. Under the terms of the merger agreement, existing CRC shareholders are expected to own approximately 94
