From Dow Jones & Company:

Southwestern Energy and Chesapeake Energy are in talks for a potential merger, creating a $17 billion natural gas producing company in the U.S. The deal may be finalized as soon as next week, making it one of the largest mergers in the industry. The merger is expected to solidify the companies’ positions as major players in the natural gas market.



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