Press Release

Kirkland Represents Lagoon Operating – Midland on Agreement to be Acquired by Deep Blue Midland Basin

Kirkland & Ellis advised Lagoon Operating – Midland, a portfolio company of Macquarie Infrastructure Partners, on its definitive agreement to be acquired by Deep Blue Midland Basin LLC in a joint venture between Diamondback Energy and Five Point Energy LLC. Lagoon's assets significantly expand Deep Blue's existing recycling capabilities and are underpinned by a strong portfolio of acreage dedications and MVCs from leading producers in the Midland Basin.

 

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The Kirkland team was led by corporate partners Kyle Watson; and tax partner David Wheat; and included corporate associates Colleen Haile and Kersten Kober.