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Laredo Petroleum/Vital Energy Acquires Driftwood Energy

Laredo Petroleum Inc., Vital Energy, Inc. Driftwood Energy Partners
AnnouncedFeb 14, 2023
TypeAsset
LocationMidland Basin
Announced Date
February 14,2023
Effective Date
January 01,2023
Close Date
April 03,2023
Transaction Type
Asset
Enterprise Value (EV)($MM)
202




Snapshot
Asset/Basin:
["Permian Basin", "Midland Basin"]
TargetZones:
["Wolfcamp B"]
Net Acres
% Oil:

Net Operated Locations:

Location
Region
Permian - Midland Basin

Country
United States

State
Texas

County
Upton ,Reagan

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Production
Production

Production Mix


Calculated Metrics( EV/Category)
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Transaction Details:  Require Private Equity Subscription

Vital Energy, previously known as Laredo petroleum announced said it it acquiring the assets of Driftwood Energy Operating, LLC , inclusive of all leasehold interests and hedges, in exchange for 1,578,948 shares of Vital common stock and $127.6 million of cash.

Highlights:

Current production of ~5,400 barrels of oil equivalent ("BOE") per day (63% oil)  adding an estimated 30 gross (23 net) operated horizontal locations in the Wolfcamp B, including four gross (four net) drilled but uncompleted locations Approximately 16,500 gross (11,200 net) acres in Upton and Reagan counties (~91% held by…

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