Devon Said to Mull $4 Billion Exit From Eagle Ford, Powder River

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Or sign-in if you have an account.(Bloomberg) — Devon Energy Corp. is exploring a sale of its Eagle Ford and Powder River shale assets as part of a streamlining of its portfolio, which together could fetch more than $4 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountDevon aims to announce a strategic review of the assets, located in South Texas and Wyoming, respectively, when it reports earnings in early August, one of the people said, asking not to be identified because the discussions are private. No final decision has been made, the timing could change or Devon could opt to hold onto the assets, the people added. A representative for Devon didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment. Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againUS shale operators have been selling assets to pay down debt following a consolidation wave totaling more than $450 billion in deals since the start of 2023. Devon has been pushed by investors to sell assets and focus on its largest business in the Permian Basin of West Texas and New Mexico following its $25 billion acquisition of Coterra Energy Inc., which was announced in February. “Acquiring Coterra further diversifies a fairly diffuse asset base,” Vince Piazza, an analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, wrote in a July 20 report. “Though Permian concentration will grow, asset sales will likely be needed.”Kimmeridge Energy Management Co., an outspoken shale investor, criticized Devon’s divestment program this month as too slow. Toms Capital Investment Management, a top-five shareholder in the stock, is considering all options to spur action at Devon, Bloomberg News reported this month.Last month, Devon Chief Executive Officer Clay Gaspar told investors in New York that the company is moving with haste to evaluate its portfolio, calling it a months-long rather than a years-long exercise. 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