Exclusive: Tokyo Gas unit nears $4.6 billion deal to buy U.S. natgas producer

A unit of Tokyo Gas Co Ltd is in advanced talks to buy U.S. natural gas producer Rockcliff Energy from private equity firm Quantum Energy Partners for about $4.6 billion, including debt, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
Exxon signals record quarterly profit from oil and gas prices

Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) on Monday signaled first quarter production results could top a seven-year quarterly record, with operating profits from pumping oil and gas of up to $9.3 billion.