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Pontem Energy Capital Finalizes $250 Million NonOp Fund I
Business Wire
January 20, 2026•2 days ago

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Pontem Energy Capital has finalized its NonOp Fund I with $250 million in commitments. The fund will invest in non-operated upstream oil and gas assets across North America, focusing on working interests in producing or pre-drill assets. This strategy leverages the expertise of Alamo Resources, which has over two decades of experience in asset acquisition and development.
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pontem Energy Capital, a specialized energy sector investment firm, is pleased to announce the final close of its second fund, Pontem Energy NonOp Fund I (“the Fund”). The Fund, which will invest in upstream oil & gas assets throughout North America, closed at its targeted size with $250 million in equity commitments approximately six months after its first close in July 2025.
The Fund will primarily invest in non-operated working interests in upstream oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids assets, which may consist of interests in producing or pre-drill assets. The Fund is targeting non-operated acquisitions throughout North America, ranging from $10 million to $100 million. In combination with other Pontem affiliates, the Fund may also target much larger opportunities.
Pontem’s non-operated investment strategy is supported by the expertise of Alamo Resources (“Alamo”). The Alamo team has over 20 years of experience in acquiring and developing oil & gas assets and has a long track record of identifying attractive investment opportunities. Jeff Bartlett, Managing Partner of Pontem Energy Capital, said “We are excited to partner with the Alamo team to generate superior returns for our investors. We continue to see a lot of opportunities in the oil & gas sector, and we are grateful for the support from existing and new limited partners in the Pontem funds.”
About Pontem Energy Capital
Pontem Energy Capital is a Houston-based private equity firm that is pursuing investments in the global energy sector. The Pontem team includes technical personnel and investment professionals with experience owning and operating oil and gas assets around the globe.
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