Bayswater Completes Sale of DJ Basin Assets

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Bayswater Exploration and Production has completed the sale of its Denver Julesburg (DJ) Basin assets to Prairie Operating Co. (PROP) in a transaction valued at approximately $603 million, combining cash and stock. The deal includes approximately 24,000 leased acres, 300 horizontal wells producing 27,500 barrels of oil equivalent per day (BOED), nine newly drilled but uncompleted horizontal wells, and a saltwater disposal system.

Following the transaction, Bayswater will retain and operate 70 horizontal wells producing approximately 18,000 BOED and a nine-well pad currently under completion by Halliburton. The company remains committed to operating in the DJ Basin and plans to rebuild its Colorado footprint in the coming years.

Positive

• Significant transaction value of $603 million in cash and stock
• Acquisition of substantial producing assets with 27,500 BOED current production
• Addition of 24,000 leased acres to PROP's portfolio
• Includes valuable infrastructure (saltwater disposal system)
• Additional upside from 9 drilled but uncompleted wells

Negative

• None.

News Market Reaction

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On the day this news was published, PROP gained 6.34%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction.

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DENVER, March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bayswater Exploration and Production (Bayswater), a Denver-based oil and natural gas development company closed the sale of certain Denver Julesburg (DJ) Basin assets to Prairie Operating Co. (Nasdaq: PROP) in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $603 million.

"We are pleased to get this deal across the finish line with Prairie Operating Co.," said Steve Struna, President and CEO of Bayswater. "Thank you to everyone who helped us get here, including Bayswater leadership, Colorado staff, our investors, the Prairie team, and the firm of Davis Graham, Bayswater's legal advisor for this transaction. This sale represents a terrific milestone in Bayswater's twenty-year story. We are proud of the high-quality asset that we built here in Colorado and pleased to realize this return for our investors."

With the close of this sale agreement, Prairie will acquire a portion of Bayswater's DJ Basin assets, including (approximately) 24,000 leased acres, 300 horizontal wells on 30 pads producing 27,500 barrels of oil equivalent per day (BOED), nine newly drilled but not yet completed horizontal wells, and a Bayswater operated saltwater disposal system.   

Lynn Belcher, Chief Operating Officer of Bayswater, added "This sale represents the natural evolution and successful execution of our business model. We remain committed to operating in the DJ Basin and look forward to rebuilding our Colorado footprint in the coming years."

Bayswater's business model is designed to acquire, develop, and monetize assets to provide an accretive return of capital to their investors. Having operated in the DJ Basin for 16 years, Bayswater remains committed to Colorado. Following this transaction, Bayswater will retain and operate 70 horizontal wells producing approximately 18,000 BOED and a nine well pad currently being completed by Halliburton.

Bayswater is a privately held oil and natural gas development company with operations in Colorado and Texas, employing multiple best-in-class practices focused on reducing the air, land, and water impacts of their operations. Bayswater is committed to responsible energy development and the belief that the development of oil and natural gas resources and the stewardship of a pristine, sustainable environment are not mutually exclusive. To learn more, visit www.bayswater.us.

Media Contacts:

Steve Struna | President & CEO | Bayswater | 303.893.2503
Mark Truax | Communications | Bayswater | 720.724.0298 | mark.truax@pacweststrategies.com

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FAQ

What assets did Prairie Operating Co. (PROP) acquire in the DJ Basin deal?

PROP acquired 24,000 leased acres, 300 horizontal wells producing 27,500 BOED, nine uncompleted horizontal wells, and a saltwater disposal system for $603 million.

How much daily production did PROP gain from the Bayswater asset acquisition?

The acquired assets produce 27,500 barrels of oil equivalent per day (BOED).

What assets will Bayswater retain after the DJ Basin sale to PROP?

Bayswater will retain 70 horizontal wells producing 18,000 BOED and a nine-well pad being completed by Halliburton.

What is the total value of the Bayswater-PROP DJ Basin transaction?

The transaction is valued at approximately $603 million, consisting of both cash and stock.