Operator
Vital Energy, Inc.
Acquired in September 2025 by Laredo Petroleum Inc.. The snapshot below reflects historical activity.
About
Exploration & Production
- WebsiteVisit →
- TickerNYSE
- AddressTulsa Oklahoma
- Phone(918) 513-4570
- Acquired byLaredo Petroleum Inc.
Acquisition chain
Forward & backward M&A lineage
- Sundown Energy Lp
- Battalion Oil Corp.
- Point Energy Partners Petro LLC
- Vital Energy, Inc. (this company)
- Crescent Energy Company
Drilling activity
Recent rig presence by basin
Recent activity

Crescent Absorbs Vital in a Scale-First Consolidation Bet
Crescent Energy is making its biggest move yet in its “growth through acquisition” strategy, agreeing to acquire Vital Energy in an all-stock deal that would create a larger,...

Vital Energy Ramps Up Output with Lean Frac Strategy
Operational Activity – FY 2025 Rig and Frac Crew Deployment Vital Energy is running: 5.2 rigs total: 3.4 rigs in the Delaware Basin 1.8 rigs in the Midland...

Contrary to The Noise, U.S. Oil Production will Likely Growth 4-5% In 2024; A look Inside
There are numerous reports speculating how much U.S. oil production will growth in 2024. Well we decided to take a look at the presentations, 4Q 2023 transcripts, press...

Another Large Permian E&P to Cut Frac Fleets by 50% in 2023
Vital Energy, previously Laredo Petroleum provided and update to its capital and development plans for 2023. Capital Investments.Vital Energy plans to operate two drilling rigs and one completions...
Deals
Assets & inventory Total net acres: ~267,300 Permian (companywide summary). By basin (Asset Overview): – Delaware: ~81,200 net acres; ~305…
Vital Energy said it will be acquiring assets from PE-backed Point Energy Partners. The assets (16,300 net aces) are located in the…
Vital Energy, said that it is acquiring assets through a series of transactions valued at approximately $1.165. The agreements were signed…
Vital Energy, previously known as Laredo petroleum announced said it it acquiring the assets of Driftwood Energy Operating, LLC , inclusive…
Permits
Assets
No asset records
Operations transferred to Laredo Petroleum Inc. Live acreage and lease records sit under the successor.
Regions of activity
No regional activity indexed yet
When Laredo Petroleum Inc. files permits or discloses acreage tied to this entity, the regions show up here.