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Mitsubishi Corporation Acquires US shale gas businesses in Louisiana and Texas
Announced January 16, 2026 — $7.50B
What happened
Mitsubishi Corp. agreed to acquire shale gas businesses in Louisiana and Texas for US$7.5B, its largest-ever deal and first entry into US upstream gas.
- Acquirer
- Mitsubishi Corporation
- Target
- US shale gas businesses in Louisiana and Texas
- Announced
- January 16, 2026
- Price
- $7.50B
- Industry
- Shale gas production
- Buyer type
- Strategic acquirer
- Status
- Announced, not yet closed
By the numbers
Frequently Asked Questions About This Acquisition
When did Mitsubishi Corporation acquire US shale gas businesses in Louisiana and Texas?
Mitsubishi Corporation acquired US shale gas businesses in Louisiana and Texas on January 16, 2026. This was Mitsubishi Corporation's 2nd publicly tracked acquisition out of 2 we have on record.
How much did Mitsubishi Corporation pay for US shale gas businesses in Louisiana and Texas?
Mitsubishi Corporation paid $7.50B for US shale gas businesses in Louisiana and Texas.
What does US shale gas businesses in Louisiana and Texas do?
Mitsubishi Corp. agreed to acquire shale gas businesses in Louisiana and Texas for US$7.5B, its largest-ever deal and first entry into US upstream gas.
What other Shale gas production companies has Mitsubishi Corporation acquired?
US shale gas businesses in Louisiana and Texas is Mitsubishi Corporation's only publicly tracked acquisition in Shale gas production so far.
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