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Four (4) Eagle Ford Operators Will Likely Sell 100k Net Acres This Year: Maps

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Four (4)  Eagle Ford Operators Will Likely Sell 100k Net Acres This Year: Maps

After analyzing 4Q 2018 earnings call from these four E&P companies, we found that their Eagle Ford properties could be potential divestiture candidates. 

Below is how each company responded to questions regarding where the Eagle Ford assets fit into their portfolios.

Quick Read Encana Corp. - After purchasing Newfield, Encana now considers the Eagle Ford as non-core. Pioneer Natural Resources - They have been actively selling pieces of their Eagle Ford asset since 2018. Matador Resources - Matador will outspend cash flow this year, and therefore an Eagle Ford asset sale might help plug that gap. Earthstone Energy - They are trying to convert itself into a pure-play Permian player. We bet they will be looking to offload their Eagle Ford assets in the near-term. Encana

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