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Exclusive-BP explored deal for Devon’s Eagle Ford asset, sources say
By David French and Arathy Somasekhar NEW YORK/HOUSTON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - BP studied a possible deal to buy Devon Energy's operations in South Texas, four sources familiar with the matter said, with one of the sources adding it has now backed away from such a move.
Apollo Explores Sale of LNG Infrastructure Operator Energos
Apollo explores full or partial Energos sale at more than $3 billion value, sources say XRG could buy stake of up to 50% in Energos, sources say Energos operates 13 floating LNG vessels deployed globally under long-term arrangements NEW YORK, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Apollo Global Management is exploring strategic options for Energos Infrastructure, in a deal that could value the floating liquefied natural gas infrastructure provider at more than $3 billion, people familiar with the matter said.
Puck in advanced talks for investment by RedBird Capital Partners at $250 million valuation Original
Gerry Cardinale, founder, Managing Partner and C.I.O. of RedBird Capital Partners, departs the DealBook Summit in New York City, U.S., November 30, 2022.
Shell, Phillips 66 weigh sale of stakes in $3.5 billion US pipeline Explorer, sources say Original
The logo of oil and gas company Shell at a gas station in Wijchen, Netherlands, April 13, 2026.
Solar costs jump 18%, but remain the cheapest generation to build, Lazard says Original
An aerial view shows rows of solar panels at a solar farm in Anson, Texas, U.S., April 23, 2025.
Activist investor pressures Devon Energy to consider asset sales or sale
Summary: – TOMS Capital has reportedly taken a major stake in Devon Energy. – The investor is urging asset sales and exploring a potential company sale. – Devon recently completed its merger with Coterra Energy. NEW YORK — Activist investor TOMS Capital Investment Management has acquired a sizable stake in Devon Energy and is pressing the U.S. shale operator to sell assets or put itself up for sale, five people familiar with the matter said.
Exclusive: Commodities trader Gunvor funds venture to buy US natural gas production Original
A 3D printed natural gas pipeline is placed in front of displayed U.S. flag in this illustration taken February 8, 2022.
Exclusive: Devon Energy gets $8 billion offer for Marcellus position, sources say
A pump jack operates at a well site leased by Devon Energy Production Company near Guthrie, Oklahoma September 15, 2015.
Exclusive: Activist Voss Capital urges Sempra to spin off Texas electricity unit Oncor, letter says Original
A view shows Oncor substation during a heat advisory due to scorching weather in Dallas, Texas, U.S. July 12, 2022.
Exclusive: US shale producer Gulfport Energy to name Dell'Osso as CEO, sources say Original
NEW YORK, May 5 (Reuters) - Gulfport Energy (GPOR.N), opens new tab is poised to name Domenic Dell'Osso as the next chief executive of the U.S. natural gas-focused producer, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. The appointment of Dell'Osso, who served as CEO of larger rival Expand Energy (EXE.O), opens new tab as recently as February, could be announced as soon as Tuesday, the people said. Gulfport is set to announce its first-quarter earnings after the market close.
Lazard hires former Western Midstream head Ure as senior adviser Original
The logo and trading information for Lazard Ltd appear on a screen on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., April 24, 2019. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab NEW YORK, May 4 (Reuters) - Lazard (LAZ.N), opens new tab has hired former Western Midstream Partners (WES.N), opens new tab Chief Executive Michael Ure as a senior adviser in the investment bank's power, energy and infrastructure group, according to a statement.
Exclusive: Owners of WildFire Energy explore $4 billion-plus sale of US shale operator, sources say Original
スペースＸが200億ドルのつなぎ融資確保、ＩＰＯ控え債務借り換え
２０２６年４月、米カリフォルニア州ホーソーンで撮影（２０２６年 ロイター/マイク・ブレイク） [ニューヨーク ２３日 ロイター] - 起業家イーロン・マスク氏が率いる米宇宙企業スペースＸが先月、大型新規株式公開（ＩＰＯ）を控えて既存債務の大部分を借り換えるために、２００億ドルのつなぎ融資を受けたことが明らかになった。スペースＸが上場準備のために米証券取引委員会（ＳＥＣ）に非公開で提出した届出書（Ｓ─１）の抜粋をロイターが確認した。 つなぎ融資はシンジケート方式で行われ、貸し手となった金融機関は特定されていない。融資の契約条件によると、スペースＸはＩＰＯ後６カ月以内に他の資金調達手段によって返済を行わない場合、ＩＰＯで調達した資金を返済に充てるよう求められる可能性がある。 スペースＸはコメント要請に応じなかった。...
米メキシコ湾の有望深海油田、最大51％権益入札に欧州勢など関心＝関係者
ロンドン南東部にあるシェル石油のガソリンスタンド。2023年2月2日撮影。REUTERS/May James [ロンドン／ニューヨーク ２日 ロイター] - 米メキシコ湾屈指の有望な超深海油田とされる「シェナンドア油田」の権益最大５１％を売却するための競争入札手続きがこのほど開始された。 中東の紛争を受けて北米におけるエネルギー事業への関心が高まる中で、複数の関係者によると、フランスのエネルギー大手トタルエナジーズ(TTEF.PA), opens new tab、英石油大手シェル(SHEL.L), opens new tabとＢＰ(BP.L), opens new tab、スペイン石油大手レプソル(REP.MC), opens new tabなどの欧州勢、米石油大手シェブロン(CVX.N), opens new tabが応札を検討している。...
Exclusive: Oil giants show early interest in US Gulf deepwater field stake, sources say Original
Item 1 of 2 A view shows a logo of Shell petrol station in South East London, Britain, February 2, 2023. REUTERS/May James [1/2]A view shows a logo of Shell petrol station in South East London, Britain, February 2, 2023.
Exclusive: Occidental's Hollub, US oil's most powerful woman, prepares to hand over reins, sources say Original
President and CEO of Occidental Petroleum Vicki Hollub speaks during the CERAWeek energy conference 2026 in Houston, Texas, U.S., March 23, 2026.
CERAWEEK Private firms spearhead global shale push as US public operators stay home Original
A drone view of a drilling rig south of Midland, Texas, U.S. June 11, 2025.
Exclusive: Williams weighs buying gas-producing assets to enhance AI energy supply to hyperscalers, sources say Original
A flare burns excess natural gas in the Permian Basin in Loving County, Texas, U.S. November 23, 2019. Picture taken November 23, 2019.
アポロ創業者が警鐘、個人の未公開市場投資「良い結末にならぬ」
[ウェストパームビーチ（米フロリダ州） ３日 ロイター] - 米プライベートエクイティー（ＰＥ）投資会社アポロ・グローバル・マネジメント(APO.N), opens new tabの共同創業者であるジョシュ・ハリス氏は３日、一般の個人投資家向けにプライベート（未公開）市場への投資を売り込む動きはリスクが高く、他の投資家にも悪影響を及ぼす可能性があると述べた。 トランプ政権をはじめとする当局や多くの大手ファンドは、世界的に平均寿命が延び続ける中でより高いリターンが期待できるプライベート市場に個人の退職資金をより多く投入するよう提唱してきた。 フロリダ州ウェストパームビーチで開催されたウォール・ストリート・ジャーナル主催のイベントでハリス氏は、個人投資家の資金は「人生最後の大きな資金源であり、誰もがそれを狙っている」と述べ、「良い結末にはならないだろう」と語った。 また、多くの個人投資家が「こうした新たな金融商品が、いざ資金が必要になった時に流動性を失う可能性があることを理解していない」と指摘した。...
ＡＩ発展の事業破壊リスクが最重要課題＝ブラックストーン社長
写真はブラックストーンのジョン・グレイ社長兼最高執行責任者。香港で2025年11月。REUTERS/Tyrone Siu [ウエストパームビーチ（米フロリダ州） ３日 ロイター] - 世界最大のオルタナティブ資産運用会社ブラックストーン(BX.N), opens new tabのジョン・グレイ社長兼最高執行責任者（ＣＯＯ）は３日、フロリダ州ウェストパームビーチで開催された会合で、人工知能（ＡＩ）の発展が既存の事業にもたらす「破壊的な影響」が「最優先の検討事項」だと述べた。 ブラックストーンは世界中のあらゆる産業部門にわたり１兆２７００億ドルの資産を運用している。 グレイ氏によれば、軽食店や集合住宅などはブラックストーンの投資対象のうち「比較的危険性が低い」とされる。しかし一方で、他の事業はより深刻な問いに直面していると付け加えた。 ブラックストーンは昨年、業績の成長をけん引したデータセンター運営会社ＱＴＳを含めたＡＩ関連のインフラに巨額の投資をしている。また、発電および送電分野にも投資し、昨年は米国の電力会社ＴＸＮＭを１１５億ドルで買収することに合意した。...
大富豪で物言う株主のペルツ氏、さらなる企業買収に意欲
写真はネルソン・ペルツ氏。2016年10月、カリフォルニア州ラグナビーチで撮影。REUTERS/Mike Blake [ウエストパームビーチ（米フロリダ州） ３日 ロイター] - 大富豪の投資家ネルソン・ペルツ氏は３日、フロリダ州ウェストパルムビーチで開催された会合で、自身が設立したトライアン・ファンド・マネジメントで自らの原点に立ち返り、将来的に企業の完全買収をさらに検討していると明らかにした。 最も著名な物言う投資家の１人であるペルツ氏は、２００５年にトライアン社を共同設立して以来、ウォルト・ディズニー(DIS.N), opens new tab、クラフト・ハインツ(KHC.O), opens new tab、プロクター・アンド・ギャンブル(PG.N), opens new tabを含む各企業の経営陣や取締役の刷新、経営戦略の転換を求める運動を展開してきた。...
Private markets for retail savers will not end well, private equity executive Josh Harris says Original
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Feb 3 (Reuters) - A recent rush to sell private markets investments to everyday savers is risky and could have negative consequences for other investors too, prominent private equity executive Josh Harris said on Tuesday.
米ドル、トランプ政権の関税政策で「魅力奪われる」＝シタデルＣＥＯ
写真は米ドル紙幣。2023年3月撮影。REUTERS/Dado Ruvic [ウエストパームビーチ（米フロリダ州） ３日 ロイター] - 米ヘッジファンド大手シタデルのケン・グリフィン最高経営責任者（ＣＥＯ）は３日、米通貨ドルが過去１年間に「（トランプ米政権の）関税政策や政権の発言の一部によって、魅力がいくらか奪われた」との見解を示した。 米南部フロリダ州ウエストパームビーチで開催された米紙ウォールストリート・ジャーナル（ＷＳＪ）の投資関連イベントで語った。トランプ政権の不安定な財政政策や、米連邦準備理事会（ＦＲＢ）の追加利下げ観測などを背景に、ドルは先週約４年ぶりの安値を付けるなど激震が走っている。 グリフィン氏は、米国が資産の運用先として「世界有数の安全な避難先」であり続け、地政学的に多くの面で強さを発揮している一方、ドルは影響を受けていると指摘。米政府は新型コロナウイルス禍に膨らんだ債務の返済を含めた財政規律の強化が必要だと訴えた。...
Billionaire investor Griffin says US dollar has lost some shine Original
U.S. dollar banknotes are seen in this illustration taken March 10, 2023.
Billionaire activist investor Peltz open to more buyouts Original
Nelson Peltz founding partner of Trian Fund Management LP. speak at the WSJD Live conference in Laguna Beach, California October 25, 2016.
Blackstone's Gray says AI disruption risk is 'top of the page' for us Original
Jon Gray, President and Chief Operating Officer of Blackstone, attends the Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit, in Hong Kong, China, November 4, 2025.
Kimmeridge to nominate Scott Sheffield to Coterra Energy board, source says
Jan 22 (Reuters) - Investment firm Kimmeridge is planning to nominate former Pioneer Natural Resources CEO Scott Sheffield to Coterra Energy's board, a source familiar with the matter said. One of the best-known activist investors in the oil and gas...
Devon Energy and Coterra Energy discuss merger plans
Summary: Devon Energy and Coterra Energy are exploring a potential merger. The deal could create one of the largest independent U.S. shale producers. Shares reacted with Devon slipping and Coterra rising after merger news. NEW YORK — Oklahoma City-based Devon Energy and Coterra Energy are exploring a potential merger, in a deal that could create one of the largest independent U.S. shale producers, people familiar with the matter said.
Exclusive: Shell, Mitsubishi exploring sale options for their stakes in LNG Canada, sources say Original
Item 1 of 2 A drone picture shows LNG Canada's export facility, on Canada's Pacific coast in Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada August 19, 2025. REUTERS/Jesse Winter/File Photo [1/2]A drone picture shows LNG Canada's export facility, on Canada's Pacific coast in Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada August 19, 2025.
米シェール2社が合併協議か、実現なら独立系で米最大級
米コテラ・エナジーのロゴ。2021年12月撮影のイメージ写真。REUTERS/Dado Ruvic [ニューヨーク １５日 ロイター] - 米デボン・エナジー (DVN.N) , opens new tab とコテラ・エナジー (CTRA.N) , opens new tab が合併の可能性を模索していると複数の関係者が明らかにした。米国最大級の独立系シェール生産者が誕生する可能性がある。 デボンの株価は１５日の取引で４．２％下落し、時価総額は約２４０億ドルとなった。一方、コテラ株は１．５％上昇、時価総額は約２００億ドルとなった。 両社はコメント要請に応じていない。 多くのシェール鉱区が成熟期を迎え、新たな優良開発地が割高になる中、合併は規模の経済によるコスト抑制効果をもたらすだけでなく、追加資源の確保にもつながる。 米原油価格は短期的な世界供給過剰や、今後数年でベネズエラからの供給が増加するという見方などに圧迫されている。 私たちの行動規範：トムソン・ロイター「信頼の原則」 , opens new tab
US Shale Producers Devon Energy, Coterra Energy in Merger Talks, Sources Say
DF January 15, 2026 03:15 PM CST Devon Energy and Coterra Energy are exploring a potential merger, sources told Reuters. The two companies are said to be in early-stage talks for a combination. Both companies have operations across multiple shale formations, including the Permian and Anadarko. Devon Energy and Coterra Energy are exploring a potential merger in a deal that could create one of the largest independent U.S. shale producers, people familiar with the matter said.
OKC-based Devon Energy in merger talks with Houston's Corterra Energy Original
NEW YORK - Oklahoma City-based Devon Energy and Coterra Energy CTRA.N are exploring a potential merger, in a deal that could create one of the largest independent U.S. shale producers, people familiar with the matter said. Devon's corporate headquarters are in downtown Oklahoma City, while Coterra is based out of Houston Texas. Coterra also has offices in downtown Tulsa.
Exclusive: US shale producers Devon Energy and Coterra Energy in merger talks, sources say
Coterra Energy's logo is pictured on a smartphone in this illustration taken, December 4, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab NEW YORK, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Devon Energy (DVN.N), opens new tab and Coterra Energy (CTRA.N), opens new tab are exploring a potential merger, potentially creating one of the largest independent U.S. shale producers, people familiar with the matter said.
Exclusive: Mexican airlines Volaris and Viva Aerobus near merger agreement, sources say Original
Planes of the Mexican low-cost airline Volaris are seen on the tarmac at the General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport, in Tijuana, Mexico December 9, 2024.
Exclusive: Buyout firm Carnelian raises eyebrows with rare effort to sell multiple energy assets, sources say Original
A pump jack operates in the Permian Basin oil and natural gas production area near Odessa, Texas, U.S., February 10, 2019. Picture taken February 10, 2019.
Exclusive: Shell in advanced talks to buy LLOG Exploration for more than $3 billion, sources say
Workspace , opens new tab Access unmatched financial data, news and content in a highly-customised workflow experience on desktop, web and mobile.
Exclusive: EDF weighs full sale of US renewable unit to focus on French nuclear
The logo of Electricite de France (EDF) is seen during the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, June 12, 2025.
EDF weighs full sale of US renewable unit to focus on French nuclear
Published on 11/26/2025 at 09:54 am GMT - Modified on 11/26/2025 at 11:56 am GMT PARIS/LONDON (Reuters) -French state-owned utility EDF is considering selling 100% of its U.S. renewable energy business, its CEO said on Wednesday, as the company focuses on building up its domestic nuclear operations and U.S. support for wind and solar has been rolled back.
EDF weighs full sale of US renewable unit to focus on French nuclear
EDF weighs full sale of US renewable unit to focus on French nuclear RefinitivLess than 1 min read By Forrest Crellin, David French and Andres Gonzalez French state-owned utility EDF is evaluating the sale of up to 100% of its stake in its U.S. renewable energy unit, CEO Bernard Fontana said on Wednesday, as the company focuses on strengthening its domestic nuclear operations.
Exclusive: BP in active talks with Stonepeak over Castrol sale, sources say Original
Vehicles drive past a BP (British Petroleum) petrol station in Liverpool, Britain, February 7, 2023. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo LONDON/NEW YORK, Nov 12 (Reuters) - BP is in active talks with investment firm Stonepeak over the sale of its Castrol lubricants unit, two people with knowledge of the situation said, in what would be a major step in meeting the energy company's $20 billion divestment goal.
KKR Sells Aerospace Parts Firm Novaria Group to Arcline for $2.2B
Novaria Group has expanded since KKR took control of firm Aerospace industry forecasts growth, helped by defense spending Private equity firms have struggled to exit investments NEW YORK, Nov 10 (Reuters) - KKR has struck a deal to sell aerospace and defense hardware maker Novaria Group to industrials-focused private equity firm Arcline Investment Management for $2.2 billion, the company and the seller told Reuters on Monday.
Exclusive: US insurer Brighthouse is in talks for sale to Sixth Street, sources say
Sixth Street is in talks to buy Brighthouse for roughly $55/share Brighthouse held negotiations with Aquarian, but efforts fizzled Sixth Street deal would value Brighthouse at around $3.1 billion, end long-running saga over insurer's future NEW YORK, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Brighthouse Financial (BHF.O), opens new tab is in talks to be bought by money manager Sixth Street after negotiations with Aquarian Holdings cooled last month, three people familiar with the matter said.
Exclusive: Chevron puts $2 billion Colorado pipeline assets for sale, sources say Original
Infrastructure mostly inherited from Noble Midstream buy Assets generate $200 mln of EBITDA Sale comes as Chevron aims to boost financial performance, prioritize cash NEW YORK, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Chevron (CVX.N), opens new tab is selling a collection of pipeline assets in the Denver-Julesburg shale basin that are likely to fetch more than $2 billion, people familiar with the matter said.
ブラックロック傘下ＧＩＰ、米電力ＡＥＳの買収交渉＝関係者
１０月１日、米資産運用大手ブラックロック傘下のインフラ投資企業、グローバル・インフラストラクチャー・パートナーズ（ＧＩＰ）は、米電力会社ＡＥＳの買収交渉を進めている。写真はブラックロックのショールームの前の人々。スイスのダボスで２０２０年１月撮影（２０２５年 ロイター/Arnd Wiegmann） [１日 ロイター] - 米資産運用大手ブラックロック(BLK.N), opens new tab傘下のインフラ投資企業、グローバル・インフラストラクチャー・パートナーズ（ＧＩＰ）は、米電力会社ＡＥＳ(AES.N), opens new tabの買収交渉を進めている。事情に詳しい関係者が１日明らかにした。 ＡＥＳは約２９０億ドルの連結債務を抱え、１日終値時点の時価総額は１０９億４０００万ドルだったため、買収時の評価額は４００億ドルを超える公算が大きい。ＧＩＰによる買収が実現すれば、米上場電力会社が関係するＭ＆Ａとしては過去最大級になる可能性がある。 ２人の関係者は、今後数週間で合意が発表される事態があり得る一方、交渉が不調に終わる余地も残っていると述べた。...
Exclusive: KKR explores $7 billion sale of stake in Canada's Pembina Gas Infrastructure, sources say Original
Trading information for KKR & Co is displayed on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., August 23, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo NEW YORK/TORONTO, Oct 1 (Reuters) - KKR (KKR.N), opens new tab is exploring a potential sale of its 40% stake in Pembina Gas Infrastructure, with its holding in the Canadian midstream operator expected to be valued at around $7 billion, four people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.
Aquarian Holdings in talks to buy insurer Brighthouse for about $70 per share, sources say
Aquarian Holdings in talks to buy insurer Brighthouse for about $70 per share, sources say RefinitivLess than 1 min read BHF Aquarian Holdings is in advanced talks to buy U.S. life insurance and annuity provider Brighthouse Financial BHF for roughly $70 per share, two people familiar with the matter said on Friday. The proposed price is significantly above where Brighthouse closed trading on Thursday, at $45.26 per share, which gave the company a market value of roughly $2.6 billion.
Five Point-backed WaterBridge jumps 14% in NYSE debut
Shares end debut day at $22.83, versus $20 IPO price WaterBridge offers rare investment in water management, execs say U.S. IPOs see resurgence amid high equity markets Sept 17 (Reuters) - WaterBridge Infrastructure's (WBI.N), opens new tab shares jumped 14.2% in their debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, giving the midstream water management firm a market valuation of around $2.6 billion.
ＪＥＲＡ、米シェールガス資産買収交渉中 17億ドルで＝関係筋
日本最大の発電会社ＪＥＲＡが、米国の天然ガス生産資産を約１７億ドルで買収する交渉を進めていることが分かった。写真は同社のロゴ。２０１７年７月、東京で撮影（２０２５年 ロイター/Issei Kato） [ニューヨーク １６日 ロイター] - 日本最大の発電会社ＪＥＲＡが、米国の天然ガス生産資産を約１７億ドルで買収する交渉を進めていることが分かった。複数の関係筋が明らかにした。 ＪＥＲＡは、ブラックストーン(BX.N), opens new tabが支援するジオサザン・エナジーとパイプライン運営会社ウィリアムズ・カンパニーズ(WMB.N), opens new tabの合弁会社ＧＥＰヘインズビルII が所有する資産の最有力買収者として浮上したという。 ＧＥＰヘインズビルIIは、テキサス州とルイジアナ州のヘインズビル・シェール盆地でトップクラスの生産者。 実現すればＪＥＲＡがシェールガス生産に初めて進出することになる。 ただ関係筋は、取引が保証されているわけではなく、ＧＥＰも他の買い手候補に目を向けたり、売却を完全に取りやめたりする可能性があると警告している。...
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