M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.75
U.S. Energy acquires 24,000 net acres in Kevin Dome for helium and CO2 production
US ENERGY CORP
- Deal includes $2M cash, 1.4M restricted shares, and $20M carried working interest for Synergy's retained 20%.
- Acreage is contiguous to USEG's existing 140,000 acres in the Kevin Dome region of Montana.
- Synergy is controlled by USEG director Duane H. King and chairman John A. Weinzierl (related party).
- Company plans two-well drilling program in 2025 targeting Duperow formation with economic helium concentrations.
- Acquisition launches carbon sequestration business; USEG to receive 18% of tax credits from sequestration on the area.