Earthstone Energy Inc. shares rose 5.5% in premarket trades on Tuesday afer the company said it would grow its presence in the Northern Delaware basin in New Mexico by acquiring assets of private equity-backed Titus Oil & Gas Production LLC and Titus Oil & Gas Production II LLC for $627 million. NGP Energy Capital Management LLC backs Titus. The deal includes $575 million in cash and $52 million in common stock. The deal is expected to boost Earthstone’s production by 18,000-23,000 Boepd (65% oil) in the fourth quarter, the company said.
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