{
  "id": 17084471,
  "title": "EQT and Range Resources Are Merging: Is It Time to Buy the New U.S. Natural Gas Titan?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/eqt-and-range-resources-are-merging-is-it-time-to-buy-the-new-u-s",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-29T15:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/10/29/eqt-and-range-resources-are-merging-is-it-time-to/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "EQT, a leading natural gas producer, is merging with Range Resources to form the largest natural gas company in the U.S., with a combined enterprise value surpassing $50 billion. The merger, valued at around $13 billion, will see EQT acquire Range Resources. The combined company is expected to produce over 9 Bcfe/d, with 88% being natural gas, and boast an industry-leading unleveraged cash flow breakeven of under $2 per MMBTu. EQT and Range have strong balance sheets and are located near each other in the Marcellus and Utica shale regions, giving the merged company a significant production advantage and nearly 30 years of drilling inventory at natural gas prices of $3 per Mcf. The deal is expected to save both companies $325 million and $300 million in annual corporate and operational costs, respectively. With natural gas demand booming due to factors such as AI infrastructure, population growth, and the shift away from coal-fired plants, the merger could significantly benefit shareholders.",
  "summary": "The EQT-Range merger could be a game changer for the stock.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}