Oil & Gas Acquisitions in 2026

Peoria Resources, LLC (a subsidiary of JAPEX (U.S.) Corp.) has acquired Verdad Resources' entire operated oil and gas business in the Denver‑Julesburg (DJ) Basin for an enterprise value of approximately $1.26 billion. The transaction transfers roughly 101,000 net acres of horizontal Niobrara and Codell development (Colorado and Wyoming) to Peoria as it establishes a scaled operated position in the DJ Basin.

Borco U.S.A. acquired a Permian-based well service company that operates three active well service rigs, bringing well servicing, workover, and maintenance capabilities in-house. The acquisition strengthens Borco's vertical integration in the Permian Basin, improving operational flexibility, lowering lifting costs, and supporting its recently acquired 220-well package.

RelaDyne has acquired Dion and Sons, a Southern California petroleum distributor and provider of industrial reliability services with seven facilities across the region. The deal expands RelaDyne's West Coast footprint and strengthens its product and service offerings in fuel, lubricants, DEF, and reliability services.

RelaDyne has acquired Dennis Oil Company, a family-owned blender and distributor of commercial and industrial lubricants headquartered in Springfield, Missouri. The deal expands RelaDyne's Midwest footprint and adds density and product/blending capabilities across Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.

Allegheny Petroleum Products has acquired McNutt Oil Company of Maryville, Tennessee in a private transaction. Allegheny will retain McNutt’s employees and facilities and plans to add local manufacturing and blending capabilities at the Maryville site in 2026 to expand its national manufacturing footprint.

Lime Rock Partners has closed an equity commitment to Athena Energy Partners, a Houston-based upstream oil and gas company led by former Ensign Natural Resources executives. The capital will support Athena’s acquisition, optimization and development of oil and gas properties with an initial focus on South Texas’ Eagle Ford Shale.

Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. has acquired Tourmaline Oil Corp for approximately $800 million, consolidating a major natural gas producer into its portfolio. The deal brings Tourmaline’s Calgary-headquartered natural gas assets and production into Canadian Natural’s operations to expand scale, capabilities and market access across North America and international markets.

Encore Oilfield Services, LLC has acquired Custom Compression Systems, LLC (formerly Williamson Production Systems), a New Iberia, Louisiana-based manufacturer of gas compression systems. The deal adds 103,000 square feet of manufacturing space, heavy lifting capacity (two 80-ton cranes and 70-foot eave heights) and access to 225,000 horsepower of Caterpillar natural gas engines through a partnership with Louisiana Cat, expanding Encore's compression packaging and manufacturing capabilities.

Cactus, Inc. completed the acquisition of a 65% controlling interest in Baker Hughes's Surface Pressure Control (SPC) business, forming a joint venture between the two companies. The transaction expands Cactus's product and service capabilities and geographic footprint in oilfield pressure-control equipment and services; Baker Hughes retains a minority interest and the parties will provide formal financial guidance for the business in Q1 2026.

Infinity Natural Resources (NYSE: INR) acquired Chase Oil Corporation's working interest in the South Bend field in Pennsylvania in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $36 million, effective January 1, 2026. The deal adds roughly 18 producing wells (~14 MMcf/d net) and strategic Marcellus/Utica acreage, providing immediate production uplift and near-term development opportunities.