Following the ouster of Maduro, there’s a whole lot of political debris reining down in Venezuela. But along with the billions required to restore the country’s infrastructure and increase production, Venezuela also has become a golden fleece for oil wildcatters willing to risk big commitments for big rewards in an unstable environment. ...

In an interview back in October, Crescent Energy CEO David Rockecharlie quipped, “We feel like we’re the largest company nobody’s ever heard of.” Oh, but we do hear you. Loud and clear. With now a third Eagle Ford acquisition this year, Houston-based Crescent is a growth through acquisition E&P that looks to double the size of its company in the next five years. And it’s off to a rip-roaring start. ...