Category Archives: Press Releases

  • Next Generation Energy Logistics Formed to Pursue Opportunities

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    Old Greenwich, CT (March 12, 2014) – Next Generation Energy Logistics, LLC (“NxGen”) has been formed by Perot Bissell, Michael Crosby, and Belinda Foxworth to pursue opportunities in the downstream energy logistics industry, including businesses involved in the distribution of diesel fuel, gasoline, CNG, LNG, bio-fuels, and industrial lubricants throughout North America. Mr. Bissell was one of the founding investors of Maxum Petroleum, Inc. and served as its CEO from 2006 until 2012. During his tenure, Maxum became of one the largest independent distributors of fuel and lubricants to commercial and industrial …

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  • Fieldwood Energy LLC Closes Gulf of Mexico and Gulf Coast Acquisition

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    Houston, TX (Feb. 25, 2014) – Fieldwood Energy LLC (“Fieldwood” or “The Company”) today announced the closing of its acquisition of SandRidge Energy, Inc.’s Gulf of Mexico and Gulf Coast business unit for a net cash payment of approximately $705 million, which reflects adjustments to the purchase price for cash flow since the effective date and net working capital. Production from the acquired assets currently exceeds 26,000 boepd. The acquisition further enhances Fieldwood’s position as the owner of the largest asset base on the Gulf of Mexico Shelf while also expanding the …
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  • Liberty Resources II LLC Announces Acquisition of Bakken Assets, Marking Return to Williston Basin

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    Denver, CO and London, UK (Jan. 30, 2014) –Liberty Resources II LLC (“Liberty II” or the “Company”), a Denver-based oil and gas company, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire oil and gas assets in North Dakota’s Williston Basin for $455 million.  The properties to be acquired comprise approximately 53,000 net acres in Williams, Divide, Burke and McKenzie counties and over 4,000 boe/day of production from the Bakken and Three Forks formations, which Liberty II will continue to target as it furthers the development of the acquired

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  • Riverstone to Invest up to $300 million in Eagle Energy Exploration, LLC

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    Tulsa, OK and New York and London (Dec. 13, 2013) – Eagle Energy Exploration, LLC (“Eagle”) announced today an equity commitment of up to $300 million from energy private equity firm Riverstone Holdings LLC (“Riverstone”).  The Riverstone commitment comprises up to $200 million from Riverstone Global Energy and Power Fund V (“Fund V”) and up to $100 million from Riverstone Energy Limited (“REL”).  Eagle will pursue oil and gas exploration and production opportunities in the Mid-Continent region of the United States, leveraging its deep operating experience in the region and building on …

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  • H.E.S. Beheer and Hestya Enter Into Exclusive Negotiations

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    Rotterdam, NL (Nov. 26, 2013) – H.E.S. Beheer N.V. (the “Company“) and Hestya Energy B.V. (“Hestya“) announce that they are in discussions regarding a possible public cash offer, by Hestya or a new entity that is an affiliate of Hestya (the “Possible Offeror“), for all issued and outstanding shares of the Company (the “Possible Public Offer“). Hestya was incorporated and is controlled by investment funds managed or advised by an affiliate of Riverstone Europe LLP (“Riverstone“). HES Beheer has granted exclusivity to …

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  • Liberty Resources II LLC Announces $350 Million Commitment Led by Riverstone

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    Denver, CO and London, UK (Nov. 7, 2013) – Liberty Resources II LLC (“Liberty II” or the “Company”), a newly-formed, Denver-based oil and gas company today announced a $350 million commitment, including $300 million from funds managed by energy private equity firm Riverstone Holdings LLC (“Riverstone”), $50 million from Oakmont Corporation and additional amounts from the Company’s management team.  The Riverstone commitment comprises $200 million from Riverstone Global Energy and Power Fund V (“Fund V”) and $100 million from Riverstone Energy Limited (“REL”).

    Riverstone and Liberty II management previously partnered successfully in …

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  • Riverstone Holdings LLC to Invest Up to $300M in Carrier Energy Partners, LLC

    Posted in North America, Press Releases.

    Houston and New York (Oct. 10, 2013) – Riverstone Holdings LLC (“Riverstone”) announced that it has committed to invest up to $300 million in Carrier Energy Partners, LLC (“Carrier”). With offices in Sugar Land, Texas, Carrier is focused on the acquisition and exploitation of upstream oil and gas assets. Its primary objective is to partner with select operators that are developing both unconventional and conventional reservoirs in North America.

    Carrier is led by its President and CEO, Mark Clemans, a professional engineer with over 25 years of experience in technical and financial …

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  • Riverstone Holdings Closes Latest Global Energy and Power Fund at $7.7 Billion

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    New York, New York (June 19, 2013) —Riverstone Holdings LLC (“Riverstone”), a leading energy and power investment firm, has closed its latest conventional energy private equity fund, Riverstone Global Energy and Power Fund V, L.P. (“Fund V”), with total commitments of $7.7 billion. The Fund’s original target was $6 billion.…

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  • Fieldwood Energy LLC Announces $625 Million Commitment

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    Houston, TX (Dec. 20, 2012) – Fieldwood Energy LLC (“Fieldwood”), a new Houston- based oil and gas company focused on the acquisition and development of conventional oil and gas assets, today announced a $600 million commitment from energy private equity firm Riverstone Holdings LLC (“Riverstone”) alongside a $25 million commitment from Fieldwood management.…

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  • Exelon Completes Sale of Maryland Coal Plants to Raven Power Holdings LLC

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    Chicago (Dec. 3, 2012) — Exelon today announced that it has completed the sale of its three Maryland coal-fired power plants to Raven Power Holdings LLC (“Raven Power”), a new portfolio company of Riverstone Holdings LLC. The sale fulfills Exelon’s commitment to divest the plants as part of its merger with Constellation. Under the agreement announced Aug. 9, 2012, Raven Power will maintain jobs with comparable pay and benefits for employees at the plants.…

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