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Total USA Acquires Remaining Barnett Shale Asset From Chesapeake

Total SA Chesapeake Energy Corp
AnnouncedSep 9, 2016
TypeProperty
LocationBarnett Shale
Announced Date
September 09,2016
Close Date
November 03,2016
Transaction Type
Property
Enterprise Value (EV)($MM)
420




Snapshot
Asset/Basin:
{"Barnett Shale"}
TargetZones:
{"Barnett Shale"}
Net Acres
Location
Region
Mid-Continent - North Texas

Country
United States

State
Texas

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Production
Production

Production Mix


Calculated Metrics( EV/Category)
$/ Flowing

$/ Acre

Transaction Details:  Require Private Equity Subscription

Total E&P USA today announced that it is exercising its preemption right to acquire Chesapeake’s 75% interests in the jointly held Barnett Shale operating area located in North Texas. Total E&P USA has owned the remaining 25% in the Barnett Assets since December 2009. With the preemption, Total E&P USA will be the 100% owner and operator of the assets.

  Properties in the proposed transaction include approximately 215,000 net developed and undeveloped acres, wells, leases, minerals, buildings and properties (the “Barnett Assets”). Associated 2016 net production is approximately 65 000 barrels…



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