Viper-Sitio Merger: A Wake-Up Call to Consolidate

The headline-grabbing $4.1 billion merger between Viper Energy and Sitio Royalties isn’t just another deal—it’s a signal flare for the entire minerals market. Andrew Dittmar, principal analyst at Enverus Intelligence, calls it “a rare public mineral merger,” in his latest commentary and he’s right. These deals don’t happen often—because they can’t. There simply aren’t many […]
EOG Resources $5.6B Bet on the Utica: What It Could Mean for the Wider M&A Market

The following blog is distilled in part from Enverus Intelligence® Research (EIR) publications. After nearly a decade on the sidelines, EOG Resources has made a bold return to the M&A arena with its $5.6 billion acquisition of Encino Acquisition Partners (EAP). This landmark deal not only reshapes EOG’s portfolio but also sends ripples through the broader […]
How Enverus PRISM® Drives Success in Siting Power Assets

At Enverus, we empower energy innovators with intelligent software that transforms complexity into clarity and decisions into results. Using our PRISM platform, we analyzed how our customers are outperforming the market in building successful power and renewables projects. By comparing Enverus customers to the broader market, we uncovered clear trends in project success metrics such […]
How GenAI Will Change Your Oil and Gas Acreage Strategy

The following blog is distilled from Enverus Intelligence® Research (EIR) publications. As the upstream oil and gas sector faces mounting pressure from rising costs and dwindling Tier 1 inventory, the need for smarter, faster and more efficient development strategies has never been greater.¹ AI has been thrown into this mix and is already proving to be […]
Navigating the M&A Landscape in 2025: Insights for Small to Mid-Sized Upstream Operators

The first quarter of 2025 has seen a remarkable surge in oil and gas mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the upstream oil and gas sector, with transactions totaling $17 billion. This dynamic environment presents both challenges and opportunities for small to mid-sized operators. Read below to understand these trends and strategically position yourself to capitalize […]
Revolutionizing ERCOT Power Grid Forecasting with Enverus New Model

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages one of the most dynamic and complex power grids in the United States, serving over 26 million customers across Texas. Forecasting energy demand and supply in this region is no small feat. From extreme weather events like Winter Storm Uri to the rapid growth of renewable energy […]
Texas Senate Bill 6 | Stabilizing the Grid in the Load Star State

In response to the data center boom, the Texas House recently passed Senate Bill 6, which promotes oversight of large loads (exceeding 75 MW), particularly those with behind-the-meter generation.
Viper strikes rare mineral merger with $4.1B Sitio buy

In response to today’s announcement that EOG Resources would acquire Encino Acquisition Partners for $5.6 billion, Andrew Dittmar, principal analyst at Enverus Intelligence® Research provided this commentary explaining the deal’s significance.
Forecasting the Future: Key Takeaways from the Enverus EVOLVE Conference 2025

Discover key trends from Enverus’ 2050 energy outlook, covering oil prices, renewables, AI-driven power demand, and the global energy transition.
EOG makes its M&A move, bets big on the Utica in $5.6B deal

In response to today’s announcement that EOG Resources would acquire Encino Acquisition Partners for $5.6 billion, Andrew Dittmar, principal analyst at Enverus Intelligence® Research provided this commentary explaining the deal’s significance.