Iberdrola's Avangrid to Buy PNM Resources

Iberdrola's Avangrid unit has agreed to buy New Mexico-based electricity company PNM Resources for around $4.32 billion. 


 
Pioneer Natural Resources to Buy Parsley Energy for $4.5 Billion

The deal is the latest in a series of combinations in the U.S. shale-oil patch, which has been hard hit by the pandemic. 


 
U.S. Crude-Oil Stockpiles Likely to Fall in DOE Data, Analysts Say

U.S. crude-oil stockpiles are expected to decrease by 1.2 million barrels while gasoline stockpiles are expected to decrease by 1.5 million barrels in data due Wednesday from the Energy Department, according to a survey of analysts and traders. 


 
Oil prices log first gain in 4 sessions

Oil futures shake off early losses Tuesday to log their first gain in four session, lifting U.S. benchmark prices to their highest finish in almost seven weeks. 


 
Pioneer Natural Resources Is in Talks to Buy Parsley Energy

The two oil-and-gas companies, shale producers that operate in the Permian Basin of Texas and New Mexico, are discussing an all-stock deal that could be completed by the end of the month, according to people familiar with the matter. 


 
U.S. Broadens Sanctions to Thwart Completion of Russian Gas Pipeline

The State Department's broader sanctions target the Nord Stream 2, an unfinished Russian-backed natural-gas pipeline that has been a source of tension between Germany, Russia and the U.S. 


 
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk

The latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities 


 
ConocoPhillips to Buy Shale Rival Concho for $9.7 Billion

The all-stock transaction would be the largest U.S. oil deal since the pandemic began roiling energy markets, as companies seek to bulk up to ride out weak demand and low prices. 


 
Venezuelan Opposition Loses Bond Ruling, Endangering Citgo

A U.S. judge said bondholders have valid claims over Venezuela's prized oil refiner Citgo, dealing a blow to the country's U.S.-backed opposition leaders and putting the company at heightened risk of a forced takeover. 


 
Apollo Bets on Royalty Financing to Unlock More Renewable-Energy Deals

Apollo Global Management is betting that a popular form of oil and gas financing-royalty investing-can help it expand its reach in the renewable-energy sector.

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