Merger creates $13bn Permian driller as oil and gas dealmaking rebounds
SM Energy and Civitas Resources announce all-stock ‘strategic combination’
SM Energy and Civitas Resources announce all-stock ‘strategic combination’

Deal would be the largest oil and gas merger in two years

US giants are better positioned than their European counterparts for M&A activity

Private equity firm seeks to securitise future revenue from well production to private credit investors

BlackRock, Brookfield and Apollo among players sensing opportunities in energy sector

FTSE 100 energy company boosted by gas trading rebound and launch of Canada LNG project

Dispute highlights conflicts that can arise as investment groups sell assets between funds