Ovintiv Completes Acquisition of NuVista Energy for $2.7 Billion

February 3, 2026

Ovintiv completed its acquisition of all common shares of NuVista Energy Ltd. in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at about $2.7 billion. The deal adds roughly 140,000 net acres and about 930 net 10,000-foot equivalent well locations in the oil-rich Alberta Montney, with expected 2026 production averaging about 100 MBOE/d.

Buyers
Ovintiv Inc., Ovintiv Canada ULC
Targets
NuVista Energy Ltd.
Industry
Energy
Location
Alberta, Canada
Transaction Type
Buyout

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