Despite its rich oil history, California has become increasingly difficult for producers to operate in, with the state vowing to phase out oil extraction entirely by 2045.Such conditions are forcing oil and gas companies to reassess their future plans in the state. Shell PLC (SHEL.L) and Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) agreed last month to sell their California joint venture to investment firm IKAV for $4 billion.
On October 8, 2026, Crescent Energy Company agreed to purchase the Eagle Ford shale assets of Devon Energy Corporation for a net estimated price of $3.85 billion. The transaction transfers...
Chevron Corporation agreed on October 6, 2026, to transfer its entire equity and general partner interest in Hess Midstream LP, alongside its Denver-Julesburg Basin crude infrastructure, back to the...
Cenovus Energy Inc. agreed on October 5, 2026, to acquire Athabasca Oil Corporation for 12 Canadian dollars per share in a cash and stock transaction with an implied enterprise value of 5.7 billion...
Equilon Enterprises LLC, operating as Shell Oil Products US, agreed on September 1, 2026, to acquire the remaining 67% equity stake in Nashville-based convenience store operator and fuel distributor...