M&A Deal Summary

Enerplus Acquires Hess - Williston Basin Assets

On April 8, 2021, Enerplus acquired oil/gas exploration company Hess - Williston Basin Assets from Hess for 312M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Enerplus’ 2nd transaction in the Oil/Gas Exploration sector.
  • This is Enerplus’ 2nd largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Enerplus’ 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Enerplus’ 1st transaction in New York.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-04-08
Target Hess - Williston Basin Assets
Sector Oil/Gas Exploration
Buyer(s) Enerplus
Sellers(s) Hess
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 312M USD

Target

Hess - Williston Basin Assets

New York, New York, United States
Hess' Williston Basin Assets engaged in the production of crude oil and natural gas. Hess' Williston Basin Assets is based in New York.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Enerplus

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Category Company
Founded 1986
Sector Oil/Gas Exploration
Employees404
Revenue 1.7B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Enerplus is a North American energy producer with a portfolio of high-quality, low-decline oil and gas assets, complemented by growth assets in resource plays with superior economics. Enerplus was incorporated in 1986 and is based in Calgary, Canada.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Oil/Gas Exploration) 2 of 2
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (New York) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2021) 2 of 2
Size (of disclosed) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-01-25 Bruin E&P HoldCo

Montana, United States

Bruin E&P HoldCo is a pure play Williston Basin private company that includes 151,000 net acres in the Williston Basin. Bruin includes approximately 24,000 BOE per day of existing production (working interest(1)), 84 MMBOE of proved plus probable reserves (working interest(1)), and an inventory of 149 (111 net) drilling locations (including drilled uncompleted wells).

Buy $465M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-07-28 Enerplus - Certain Canadian Assets

Alberta, Canada

Enerplus Corp's Certain Canadian Assets include Ante Creek and Medicine Hat operations along with its broad interests in the West Five and West Six areas of Alberta. Production from the Assets is approximately 3,400 BOE per day (60% crude oil) on a net after deduction of royalty basis (4,400 BOE per day before deduction of royalties). The Assets include over 400 net wells.

Sell CA$140M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Hess

New York, New York, United States

Category Company
Founded 1920
Sector Oil/Gas Exploration
Employees1,545
Revenue 11.3B USD (2022)
DESCRIPTION

Hess is a global integrated energy company engaged in the exploration, production, purchase, transportation and sale of crude oil and natural gas, as well as the production and sale of refined petroleum products. Hess was founded in 1920 and is based in New York, New York.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 15 of 15
Sector (Oil/Gas Exploration) 11 of 11
Type (Divestiture) 11 of 11
State (New York) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 7 of 7
Year (2021) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 8 of 10
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-12-22 Hess Norge

Norway

Hess Norge is a provider of oil and gas exploration services. Hess Norge which owns interests in the Valhall and Hod fields in Norway.

Sell $2.0B