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Exit·Energy/Oil & Gas Exploration / Production·July 23, 2026

EnCap exits Paloma Permian to Matador Resources

Matador agreed to pay $1.275 billion in cash for 16,235 net undeveloped Delaware Basin acres producing about 11,100 barrels of oil equivalent.

Takeaways

  • Paloma Permian is a Permian Basin oil and gas exploration and production company.
  • EnCap Investments is selling Paloma Permian to Matador Resources.
  • The target serves oil and gas production across New Mexico, United States.
BuyerMatador Resources
TargetPaloma Permian
SponsorEnCap Investments
SellerEnCap Investments
TypeExit
GeographyNew Mexico, United States
IndustryEnergy
Sub-sectorOil & Gas Exploration / Production

EnCap Investments agreed to sell Paloma Permian to Matador Resources for $1.275 billion in cash.

The Delaware Basin assets include 16,235 net undeveloped acres, estimated production of about 11,100 barrels of oil equivalent.