Comstock Announces $1.65B SOCAR Partnership and $450M Jones Drilling Venture
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Summary
Comstock Resources announced a $1.65 billion strategic partnership with SOCAR and a $450 million drilling joint venture with Jerry Jones, both aimed at reducing debt and funding Haynesville development.
Key Events · M&A and Partnerships · CRK
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SOCAR Partnership Letter of Intent
SOCAR to acquire 20% of Legacy Haynesville, 15% of Western Haynesville (reducing to 7.5% after 5 years and 15% ROI), and 15% of Pinnacle Gas Services for $1.65 billion cash, subject to definitive agreement.
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Balance Sheet Deleveraging
Pro forma net debt would fall from $3.1 billion to $1.5 billion as of June 30, 2026, substantially reducing financial leverage and enhancing liquidity.
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Jones Family Drilling Venture
Jones family partnership to fund 85% of 18 Western Haynesville wells and 80% of nine Legacy Haynesville wells over next twelve months, expected cost approximately $450 million; 50% of well interests revert to Comstock after 15% ROI.
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Timeline and Conditions
Parties target definitive agreement execution by October 31, 2026, and closing by year end, subject to government and third-party approvals; transaction effective date July 1, 2026.
Analysis · CRK · Energy & Transportation
Comstock Resources has entered into a letter of intent with SOCAR for a $1.65 billion cash acquisition of working interests in its Haynesville assets and a 15% stake in Pinnacle Gas Services. The deal would cut net debt from $3.1 billion to $1.5 billion, dramatically deleveraging the balance sheet. Separately, a Jerry Jones family partnership will fund $450 million of drilling costs over the next twelve months, with 50% of well interests reverting to Comstock after a 15% return. Both transactions validate the value of Comstock's asset base and provide capital to accelerate Western Haynesville development, though the SOCAR deal remains subject to negotiation of a definitive agreement and customary approvals.
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