Diamondback Energy announced two major Midland Basin transactions today: the $750M sale of Environmental Disposal Systems to Deep Blue, nearly doubling Deep Blue’s water infrastructure scale, and the $500M sale of its 27.5% stake in EPIC Crude Holdings to Plains All American Pipeline. Together, the moves highlight Diamondback’s strategy of recycling midstream capital while reinforcing its long-term focus on Permian development and sustainable water management.

As Diamondback Energy heads into the second half of 2025, the company stands at the intersection of consolidation, capital discipline, and operational transformation. After a whirlwind year defined by mega-acquisitions and volatile oil prices, the remainder of 2025 is all about execution.

Volatility in commodity markets isn’t just a headline—it shows up in real-world decisions, drilling schedules, and permitting activity. A clear example of this came in Diamondback Energy’s Q1 2025 earnings report, where the company signaled a pivot in response to recent price swings

Diamondback Energy’s Q1 2025 report signaled a clear shift in drilling strategy as the company responded to oil price volatility with calculated reductions in capital spending and activity levels. In the report, the company emphasized a disciplined approach:

In 2024, Diamondback Energy, Inc. solidified its position as a leading independent oil and gas producer, achieving record financial performance, operational efficiency gains, and strategic acquisitions. The company’s bold $26 billion merger with Endeavor Energy was a defining moment, creating a must-own Permian Pure Play with 722,000 net acres in the heart of the Midland Basin.

Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FANG) (“Diamondback” or “the Company”) today announced that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire certain subsidiaries of Double Eagle IV Midco, LLC (“Double Eagle”) in exchange for approximately 6.9 million shares of Diamondback common stock and $3 billion of cash, subject to customary adjustments (the “Double Eagle Acquisition”).

Diamondback Energy’s acquisition of Endeavor has lowered its corporate breakeven to $37 per barrel, among the industry’s lowest.

In the competitive world of oil and gas exploration, companies like Diamondback Energy are constantly evaluating and optimizing their drilling portfolios to maximize economic returns. One key concept that has emerged in this process is the ranking of drilling inventory into quartiles. This approach helps investors and stakeholders understand the quality of a company’s assets and its long-term strategy for value creation.