Diversified Energy has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Maverick Natural Resources, owned by energy investor EIG, for approximately $1.27bn to expand its asset base, density and commodity mix.

Diversified Energy Company Plc agreed to acquire Texas-based energy producer Maverick Natural Resources to expand its scale as US President Donald Trump makes higher oil production a key priority.

The combined company will have an enterprise value of approximately $3.8 billion as of signing, a Diversified Energy release stated.

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — Natural gas and oil production company Diversified Energy has announced plans to acquire Maverick Natural Resources from EIG Global Energy Partners for $1.275 billion. The move will enhance Diversified’s asset base, commodity mix and operational scale.

Diversified Energy to acquire Maverick Natural Resources for $1.275B, expanding into the oil and gas-rich Permian Basin.

Diversified Energy DEC has agreed to acquire Maverick Natural Resources in what is set to be its largest acquisition to date, according to the WSJ.

Diversified Energy PLC has agreed to acquire Maverick Natural Resources, a portfolio company of EIG, for total consideration of about $1.275 billion.

Diversified Energy (DEC) stock gained in pre-market trade on Monday after the company said it would buy Maverick Natural Resources from private equity firm EIG for $1.28 billion. The deal, expected to close in the first half of 2025,

Diversified Energy has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Maverick Natural Resources, a portfolio company of EIG, for total consideration of approximately US$1275 million.