Vivakor Completes Direct Midstream Due Diligence, Advancing Proposed $40 Million Acquisition Toward Definitive Agreement
The contemplated $10 million investment at closing would reduce consideration payable to the seller dollar-for-dollar.
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Rhea-AI Summary
Vivakor (VIVK) completed due diligence on Direct Midstream, advancing its proposed $40 million acquisition toward a definitive purchase agreement.
The platform includes 17 saltwater disposal facilities and nine fresh water and brine stations, with approximately 11.5 million barrels per month of permitted disposal capacity. Vivakor expects the acquisition to expand its Permian Basin infrastructure and support its Remediation Processing Center strategy through water management, disposal and oil reclamation services.
The letter of intent contemplates a $10 million capital investment into Direct Midstream at closing, reducing seller consideration dollar-for-dollar within the $40 million gross purchase price. Final terms remain unresolved. Signing and completion depend on agreement on final terms, funding the contemplated investment and other applicable conditions; neither signing nor closing is assured.
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Hollow bars mark forward-looking points. How the balance works
Positive
- Moderate pointDue diligence completed on Direct Midstream, advancing the proposed acquisition toward a definitive agreement.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Proposed acquisition would add 17 disposal facilities, nine fresh water and brine stations, and approximately 11.5 million barrels/month permitted disposal capacity.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Vivakor expects Direct Midstream’s services to support its Remediation Processing Center strategy and complement transportation and terminaling.
Negative
- Moderate pointLetter of intent contemplates a $40 million gross purchase price, including a $10 million investment reducing seller consideration dollar-for-dollar. 41× market cap
- Minor pointDefinitive agreement remains unsigned; signing and completion depend on final terms and funding the contemplated capital investment.
Key Figures
- Gross purchase price
- $40 million
- Proposed acquisition; final terms remain subject to a definitive agreement
- Capital investment at closing
- $10 million
- Would reduce consideration payable to the seller dollar-for-dollar
- Permitted disposal capacity
- Approximately 11.5 million barrels per month
- Direct Midstream platform
- Facilities and stations
- 17 saltwater disposal facilities; 9 fresh water and brine stations
- Direct Midstream platform
Previous Acquisition Reports
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Vivakor signed a non-binding LOI for the same proposed $40 million acquisition.
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Vivakor entered non-binding discussions for Direct Midstream, whose platform includes disposal capacity.
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Key Terms
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produced water technical
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Proposed acquisition would add 17 saltwater disposal facilities and approximately 11.5 million barrels per month of permitted disposal capacity, supporting Vivakor’s RPC strategy
Dallas, TX, Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vivakor, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIVK) ("Vivakor" or the "Company"), an integrated provider of energy transportation, storage, reuse and remediation services, today announced completion of its due diligence review of Direct Midstream, LLC, advancing the proposed
The milestone moves Vivakor closer to a potential expansion of its Permian Basin infrastructure while advancing its Remediation Processing Center (“RPC”) strategy. Direct Midstream’s produced water management, disposal, oil reclamation and oilfield waste services would complement Vivakor’s transportation and terminaling businesses and its strategy for recovering reusable hydrocarbons from oilfield waste streams, broadening the services available across its energy infrastructure platform. The parties are now working toward finalizing the definitive agreement.
Direct Midstream’s platform includes seventeen saltwater disposal facilities and nine fresh water and brine stations, with approximately 11.5 million barrels per month of permitted disposal capacity. Its infrastructure serves oil and gas operators across the Permian Basin and would expand Vivakor’s ability to participate in multiple stages of the energy services value chain.
“Direct Midstream represents a substantial opportunity to expand the scale and reach of Vivakor’s infrastructure platform,” said James Ballengee, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vivakor. “With due diligence complete, our focus is on finalizing a definitive agreement. Direct’s water management, disposal and oil reclamation capabilities would complement our transportation and terminaling operations while supporting our RPC strategy, positioning Vivakor to serve a broader range of customer needs across the Permian Basin.”
As previously announced, the LOI contemplates a
Execution of a definitive agreement and completion of the proposed acquisition remain subject to agreement on final terms, funding of the contemplated capital investment and other applicable conditions. There can be no assurance that a definitive agreement will be signed or that the acquisition will close.
About Direct Midstream
Direct Midstream is a provider of midstream energy and fluid management services serving oil and gas operators throughout the Permian Basin. The company’s services include saltwater disposal, produced water management, oil recovery and reclamation, slop oil processing and related oilfield waste services. Direct Midstream utilizes Class II UIC wells, automation and advanced monitoring systems to support safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations.
About Vivakor, Inc.
Vivakor, Inc. is an integrated provider of sustainable energy transportation, storage, reuse, and remediation services. Its corporate mission is to develop, acquire, accumulate, and operate assets, properties, and technologies in the energy sector. Vivakor’s integrated facilities assets provide crude oil, storage, transportation, reuse, and remediation services under long-term contracts. Once operational, Vivakor's interest in oilfield waste remediation facilities will facilitate the recovery, reuse, and disposal of petroleum byproducts and oilfield waste products.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control. Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may be identified but not limited by the use of the words "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "should," "could," "would," "may," "will," "believes," "estimates," "potential," or "continue" and variations or similar expressions. Our actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements as a result of various factors and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the expected transaction and ownership structure, the valuation of the transaction, the likelihood and ability of the parties to successfully and timely consummate planned acquisitions, the risk that any required regulatory approvals are not obtained, are delayed or are subject to unanticipated conditions that could adversely affect Vivakor or the expected benefits of the such transaction, our ability to maintain the listing of our securities on The Nasdaq Capital Market, the parties failure to realize the anticipated benefits of pending transactions, disruption and volatility in the global currency, capital, and credit markets, changes in federal, local and foreign governmental regulation, changes in tax laws and liabilities, tariffs, legal, regulatory, political and economic risks, our ability to successfully develop products, rapid change in our markets, changes in demand for our future products, and general economic conditions.
These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties discussed in Vivakor's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which factors may be incorporated herein by reference. Actual results, performance or achievements may differ materially, and potentially adversely, from any projections and forward-looking statements and the assumptions on which those forward-looking statements are based. There can be no assurance that the data contained herein is reflective of future performance to any degree. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a predictor of future performance as projected financial information and other information are based on estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to various significant risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond our control. All information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof in the case of information about Vivakor or the date of such information in the case of information from persons other than Vivakor, and we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication. Forecasts and estimates regarding the industries and markets are based on sources we believe to be reliable; however, there can be no assurance these forecasts and estimates will prove accurate in whole or in part.
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FAQ
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Has Vivakor completed the Direct Midstream acquisition?
No. Vivakor has completed due diligence, and the parties are working toward a definitive purchase agreement. Signing and completion remain subject to agreement on final terms, funding of the contemplated capital investment and other applicable conditions.
What are the proposed terms of Vivakor’s Direct Midstream acquisition?
The letter of intent contemplates a $40 million gross purchase price and a $10 million capital investment by Vivakor into Direct Midstream at closing. That investment would reduce consideration payable to the seller dollar-for-dollar. Final transaction terms will be set out in the definitive agreement, if executed.