页岩油超级并购来了？Coterra考虑联姻Devon Energy，股价一度涨超10%

Group 1 - The core focus of the article is the potential merger between Coterra Energy and Devon Energy, which could lead to one of the largest oil and gas transactions in recent years, enhancing their competitive position in the Permian Basin against major players like ExxonMobil [1][2] - Coterra and Devon both hold significant oil and gas assets in the Delaware Basin, with Devon owning approximately 400,000 net acres and Coterra holding 346,000 acres, which would allow the combined entity to better compete with industry giants [2][3] - The merger discussions are ongoing, with no certainty of an agreement, and Coterra has also been in talks with at least one other company regarding potential acquisitions [1][4] Group 2 - The trend of mid-sized companies consolidating continues, as seen in the potential deal, which is reminiscent of Civitas Resources' $12 billion acquisition of SM Energy, both involving companies with substantial assets in the Permian Basin [5] - Coterra was formed from the merger of Cimarex Energy and Cabot Oil & Gas in 2021, and there has been pressure from investors like Kimmeridge Energy Management for Coterra to undergo changes, including leadership adjustments [5]