DEAL ALERT (BAYTEX SELLS E/F)
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SPECIAL REPORT (NOV 17, 2025)
Confirmed: Stone Ridge is Buyer
BAYTEX EXITS EAGLE FORD AND U.S.
$2.3 Billon, All Cash
82,865 BOEPD (64% Oil, 19% NGLs, 17% Gas)
Mix of Op & NonOp
NonOp Karnes Trough (25% WI Under COP)
Operated Legacy Ranger Oil
Baytex Pivots Home to Canada Oil
Sale Wipes Out Debt, Provides Dry Powder
Now Has 65,650 BOEPD Canada Vols
Plans 3-5% Annual Growth
Pembina Duvernay Ramping Up ($45 BE)
Heavy Oil Inventory ($48 BE)
CLICK TO DOWNLOAD 13 PAGE REPORT
RS 2518DA
Update: We have confirmed that Stone Ridge Asset Management is the buyer. The deal closed December 19, 2025 for $2.14B cash. Baytex is now in a net cash position as it pivots to its Canadian heavy and light oil plays, with the Duvernay in the Pembina area the star for future growth.
Energy Advisors Group (EAG) has issued a Deal Alert analyzing Baytex Energy's $2.3B Eagle Ford sale and U.S. exit. After entering with a $2.4 billion NonOp buy in 2014 in the original Karnes Trough core and expanding to operations with the $2.5 billion Ranger Oil buy in 2023, Baytex says the sale streamlines the portfolio with a "higher return" platform of $45 to $48/bbl breakevens from a mix of Canadian light and heavy oil assets.
The sale of >55% Baytex's volumes, or 82,850 Boepd, implies a value of ~$28,000 per flowing Boepd. The assets are PDP heavy with a R/P of ~9 years based on Baytex's year-end 2024 proved reserves estimate of 277 MMboe. Once closed late this year or in early 2026, BTE will effectively be debt-free and have ~$600MM in dry powder to capitalize on opportunities (perhaps share buyback or accretive acquisitions).
Baytex resets its playbook with a Canadian heavy and light oil base now producing 65,650 BOEPD and a disciplined target of 3-5% growth supported by 10+ years of inventory. The star of the portfolio is the emerging Pembina area Duvernay shale growth play which grew vols from 6,665 BOEPD in 2Q to 10,200 BOEPD in 3Q. A JV of Spartan Delta (70%) and Journey Exploration (30%) directly offset BTE's Duvernay holdings.
Market talk points to Stone Ridge as the Buyer with operations to be handled by its operating entity Flywheel Energy. Stone Ridge is a New York-based alternative asset management company who entered 2025 targeting $5 to $10B in PDP, a significant step-up from its $6B spent in the prior 3-years. Part of Stone Ridge's strategy is the use of ABS financing which allows it leverage up its large PDP buys. This year, Stone Ridge paid $1B+ for Rockies gas from Kayne Anderson and Warburg Pincus-backed Terra Energy Partners 1 and just closed a $1.3B buy of Anadarko Basin assets from Conoco.
Contents and Insights:
------ Baytex Eagle Ford Stats: 82,865 BOEPD net volumes, 181,500 net acres (19,500 NonOp).
------ Deal History: Entered 2014 with $2.4B NonOp buy from Aurora Oil & Gas, now 25% WI under COP in Karnes Trough Area. In 2023, paid $2.5B for Ranger Oil establishing operations and gaining 53,000 BOEPD.
------ Canada Base: Heavy oil in Peace River, Peavine, Lloydminster produces 46,050 BOEPD. Light oil in Viking (legacy) and Duvernay (growth) producing 19,600 BOEPD.
Here are our quick takeaways from our report along w/ three slides.
Quick Quotes:
------- Is it all about Canada? "Baytex exits Eagle Ford to focus on its higher-return Canadian portfolio. Leaves U.S. to target assets with breakevens from $45 to $48 oil."
------- Market Reaction: "BTE stock ended up 13% on the day of the announcement, signaling a positive result."
------- Why it Matters: “The deal is significant. Baytex says its Canadian assets provide higher returns. Second, ~30% of volumes are NonOp. Third it is all-cash. Overall, Eagle Ford is attractive for large PDP buyers."
-------Content: "We provide Eagle Ford deal history, production trends, operator rankings, detail on BTE's Eagle Ford and Canadian light and heavy oil assets, background on Stone Ridge."
------- Contrast: “Interestingly, Baytex entered the Eagle Ford over a decade ago with a $2.4B NonOP buy under Marathon in the core Karnes Trough. Just a little over 3 years ago, the company established operations with its $2.5B Ranger Oil purchase shortly after Eric Greager (ex Bonanza Creek, Civitas CEO, ex Encana VP) took the reins as Baytex CEO.”
------- Context: “The Eagle Ford exit shrinks Baytex's volumes 55% though the sale allows for streamlined focus on two Canada plays with attractive economics, heavy oil delivering IRRs from 65% to 90% at $65 oil and Duvernay light oil with IRRs at ~40% and likely to continue to see operational improvements with more drilling."
#1---
Here's Insights and Intel

#2---
Here's our Deal Overview

#2---
Here's Baytex's Canada Platform

The FULL 13-page report is available for download to the right.
Energy Advisors Group is working hard to expand our thought leadership leveraging our decades of industry expertise. We look forward to providing additional market insight for our clients through Market Monitor, Regional Perspectives, Deal Alerts and Quarterly M&A Outlook.
Our firm has been serving the needs of buyers, sellers and capital providers for over thirty-five years. We stand ready to assist asset owners in a competitive divestment process and to help buyers find off-market strategic assets for their portfolio. Call Rich Martin at 214-744-2495 or email rmartin@energyadvisors.com for a private consultation.
TO LEARN MORE:
Blake Dornak
Vice President
Phone: 713-600-0169
– Email: bdornak@energyadvisors.com
Brian Lidsky
Director-Research & Special Projects
Phone: 713-600-0138
– Email: blidsky@energyadvisors.com
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE downloading the full report or creating a login into our platform, contact:
Stephanie Epps
– Email: stephanie@energyadvisors.com
This article is for informational purposes only and not intended as financial advice. Please conduct your own research before investing.

SPECIAL REPORT (NOV 17, 2025)
Confirmed: Stone Ridge is Buyer
BAYTEX EXITS EAGLE FORD AND U.S.
$2.3 Billon, All Cash
82,865 BOEPD (64% Oil, 19% NGLs, 17% Gas)
Mix of Op & NonOp
NonOp Karnes Trough (25% WI Under COP)
Operated Legacy Ranger Oil
Baytex Pivots Home to Canada Oil
Sale Wipes Out Debt, Provides Dry Powder
Now Has 65,650 BOEPD Canada Vols
Plans 3-5% Annual Growth
Pembina Duvernay Ramping Up ($45 BE)
Heavy Oil Inventory ($48 BE)
CLICK TO DOWNLOAD 13 PAGE REPORT
RS 2518DA
Update: We have confirmed that Stone Ridge Asset Management is the buyer. The deal closed December 19, 2025 for $2.14B cash. Baytex is now in a net cash position as it pivots to its Canadian heavy and light oil plays, with the Duvernay in the Pembina area the star for future growth.
Energy Advisors Group (EAG) has issued a Deal Alert analyzing Baytex Energy's $2.3B Eagle Ford sale and U.S. exit. After entering with a $2.4 billion NonOp buy in 2014 in the original Karnes Trough core and expanding to operations with the $2.5 billion Ranger Oil buy in 2023, Baytex says the sale streamlines the portfolio with a "higher return" platform of $45 to $48/bbl breakevens from a mix of Canadian light and heavy oil assets.
The sale of >55% Baytex's volumes, or 82,850 Boepd, implies a value of ~$28,000 per flowing Boepd. The assets are PDP heavy with a R/P of ~9 years based on Baytex's year-end 2024 proved reserves estimate of 277 MMboe. Once closed late this year or in early 2026, BTE will effectively be debt-free and have ~$600MM in dry powder to capitalize on opportunities (perhaps share buyback or accretive acquisitions).
Baytex resets its playbook with a Canadian heavy and light oil base now producing 65,650 BOEPD and a disciplined target of 3-5% growth supported by 10+ years of inventory. The star of the portfolio is the emerging Pembina area Duvernay shale growth play which grew vols from 6,665 BOEPD in 2Q to 10,200 BOEPD in 3Q. A JV of Spartan Delta (70%) and Journey Exploration (30%) directly offset BTE's Duvernay holdings.
Market talk points to Stone Ridge as the Buyer with operations to be handled by its operating entity Flywheel Energy. Stone Ridge is a New York-based alternative asset management company who entered 2025 targeting $5 to $10B in PDP, a significant step-up from its $6B spent in the prior 3-years. Part of Stone Ridge's strategy is the use of ABS financing which allows it leverage up its large PDP buys. This year, Stone Ridge paid $1B+ for Rockies gas from Kayne Anderson and Warburg Pincus-backed Terra Energy Partners 1 and just closed a $1.3B buy of Anadarko Basin assets from Conoco.
Contents and Insights:
------ Baytex Eagle Ford Stats: 82,865 BOEPD net volumes, 181,500 net acres (19,500 NonOp).
------ Deal History: Entered 2014 with $2.4B NonOp buy from Aurora Oil & Gas, now 25% WI under COP in Karnes Trough Area. In 2023, paid $2.5B for Ranger Oil establishing operations and gaining 53,000 BOEPD.
------ Canada Base: Heavy oil in Peace River, Peavine, Lloydminster produces 46,050 BOEPD. Light oil in Viking (legacy) and Duvernay (growth) producing 19,600 BOEPD.
Here are our quick takeaways from our report along w/ three slides.
Quick Quotes:
------- Is it all about Canada? "Baytex exits Eagle Ford to focus on its higher-return Canadian portfolio. Leaves U.S. to target assets with breakevens from $45 to $48 oil."
------- Market Reaction: "BTE stock ended up 13% on the day of the announcement, signaling a positive result."
------- Why it Matters: “The deal is significant. Baytex says its Canadian assets provide higher returns. Second, ~30% of volumes are NonOp. Third it is all-cash. Overall, Eagle Ford is attractive for large PDP buyers."
-------Content: "We provide Eagle Ford deal history, production trends, operator rankings, detail on BTE's Eagle Ford and Canadian light and heavy oil assets, background on Stone Ridge."
------- Contrast: “Interestingly, Baytex entered the Eagle Ford over a decade ago with a $2.4B NonOP buy under Marathon in the core Karnes Trough. Just a little over 3 years ago, the company established operations with its $2.5B Ranger Oil purchase shortly after Eric Greager (ex Bonanza Creek, Civitas CEO, ex Encana VP) took the reins as Baytex CEO.”
------- Context: “The Eagle Ford exit shrinks Baytex's volumes 55% though the sale allows for streamlined focus on two Canada plays with attractive economics, heavy oil delivering IRRs from 65% to 90% at $65 oil and Duvernay light oil with IRRs at ~40% and likely to continue to see operational improvements with more drilling."
#1---
Here's Insights and Intel

#2---
Here's our Deal Overview

#2---
Here's Baytex's Canada Platform

The FULL 13-page report is available for download to the right.
Energy Advisors Group is working hard to expand our thought leadership leveraging our decades of industry expertise. We look forward to providing additional market insight for our clients through Market Monitor, Regional Perspectives, Deal Alerts and Quarterly M&A Outlook.
Our firm has been serving the needs of buyers, sellers and capital providers for over thirty-five years. We stand ready to assist asset owners in a competitive divestment process and to help buyers find off-market strategic assets for their portfolio. Call Rich Martin at 214-744-2495 or email rmartin@energyadvisors.com for a private consultation.
TO LEARN MORE:
Blake Dornak
Vice President
Phone: 713-600-0169
– Email: bdornak@energyadvisors.com
Brian Lidsky
Director-Research & Special Projects
Phone: 713-600-0138
– Email: blidsky@energyadvisors.com
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE downloading the full report or creating a login into our platform, contact:
Stephanie Epps
– Email: stephanie@energyadvisors.com
This article is for informational purposes only and not intended as financial advice. Please conduct your own research before investing.




