Vitesse Energy completed the acquisition of Lucero Energy for $166m.

Vitesse Energy, an independent energy company, completed the acquisition of Lucero Energy, a pure-play North Dakota Bakken / Three Forks producer, for $166m. “We are pleased to complete the acquisition of Lucero, which is expected to increase our dividend and will provide additional liquidity to further our ability to make accretive acquisitions. We are grateful for the hard work and dedication of the Vitesse and Lucero employees, who have been working diligently to help us finalize this acquisition,” Bob Gerrity, Vitesse Chairman and CEO.