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Talos Closes Acquisition of U.S. Gulf of Mexico E&P Company for $1.3 Billion

Written by Paulo Nogueira
Published on 16/01/2024 at 05:20
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Talos adquire empresa de E&P do Golfo do México dos EUA por US$ 1,3 bilhão – FOTO: ©2024 AtCoMedia. Inc
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Talos Energy Acquires QuarterNorth Energy, An Offshore Company from the USA, With Proven Reserves and Significant Oil Equivalent Production Per Day.

Talos is an energy company specializing in oil and natural gas exploration and production. Recently, Talos Energy signed definitive agreements for the acquisition of QuarterNorth Energy, a company with properties in several offshore fields in the Gulf of Mexico.

The acquisition of QuarterNorth Energy by Talos Energy will strengthen the company’s position in the oil and gas market. The expectation is that Talos‘ production will reach around 30,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day by 2024, with most of it being oil.

Talos Adds Proven Reserves and Promotes Expansion in the Offshore Energy Sector

It also contributes to proven reserves, with approximately 69 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMBoe) and a PV-10 of US$ 1.7 billion.

Expansion of High-Quality Deepwater Business

According to the statement from Talos Energy, the acquired assets will provide additional scale, arising from prolific offshore fields with a favorable decline profile, as well as offering attractive future development opportunities.

Transaction Terms and Approval by the Boards

The consideration for the transaction includes 24.8 million shares of Talos common stock and about US$ 965 million in cash. Both boards of directors unanimously approved the transaction.

Goal for Closing the Deal and Impact on Operations

The transaction is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2024, subject to certain customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Talos CEO Timothy Duncan emphasizes that the addition of QuarterNorth’s overlapping deepwater portfolio will enhance Talos’s operational breadth and production profile, in addition to increasing margins and cash flow.

Alignment with Strategy and Potential Operational Synergies

The transaction aligns with Talos’s overall strategy of leveraging existing infrastructure and complementary areas to accelerate value creation for shareholders. The pro forma presence in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico allows for capturing significant operational synergies.

Financing Structure and Future Prospects

The expected financing structure of the transaction accelerates de-leveraging, improves credit profile, and enhances key metrics, positioning Talos to consider additional capital return initiatives following de-leveraging in the short term.

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Paulo Nogueira

Eletrotécnica formado em umas das instituições de ensino técnico do país, o Instituto Federal Fluminense - IFF ( Antigo CEFET), atuei diversos anos na áreas de petróleo e gás offshore, energia e construção. Hoje com mais de 8 mil publicações em revistas e blogs online sobre o setor de energia, o foco é prover informações em tempo real do mercado de empregabilidade do Brasil, macro e micro economia e empreendedorismo. Para dúvidas, sugestões e correções, entre em contato no e-mail informe@en.clickpetroleoegas.com.br. Vale lembrar que não aceitamos currículos neste contato.

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