Sources indicate ExxonMobil is negotiating the acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources, potentially marking the oil giant’s largest buyout in 24 years.
Exxon boasts a market capitalization of $50 billion and status as Texas’ top crude oil producer. The giant is exploring acquisitions to boost production following substantial quarterly profits, as reported by the Financial Times. This move would be the most significant since the historic Exxon-Mobil merger in 1999.
The purchase of Pioneer Natural Resources would reinforce ExxonMobil’s lead as a major Western oil company. News of these talks was first reported by The Wall Street Journal. However, both companies have not commented on the matter.
Pioneer, established in 1997, has navigated the volatile shale oil production industry, positioning the US as a leading oil and gas producer. The potential takeover signifies a major shift for Pioneer.
ExxonMobil’s recent acquisition of Denbury Resources amounted to $5 billion. A deal with Pioneer Natural Resources would eclipse its $41 billion takeover of XTO Energy in 2009.
Following the conflict in Ukraine, which triggered a spike in oil and gas prices, ExxonMobil and Pioneer reported record 2022 profits of $56 billion and $8 billion, respectively.
ExxonMobil forecasts a significant increase in profits from motor fuels and chemicals, expecting to reach $16 billion by 2027. This rise, approximately $4 billion above current levels, is attributed to growing demand.
As America’s largest oil company, ExxonMobil has benefited from substantial refining profits this year, aided by a major expansion in refining capacity and emphasis on high-margin chemicals. Furthermore, executives predict gasoline demand will peak towards the end of this decade. This timeline extends beyond other industry forecasts, as reported by Reuters.
Jack Williams, ExxonMobil’s senior vice president, noted at a Texas briefing, “We anticipate gasoline demand peaking towards the end of this decade, indicating a prolonged growth period ahead.”
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