04:57 PM EDT, 06/23/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Diversified Energy Company ( DEC ) and Carlyle Group ( CG ) entered a partnership to invest in up to $2 billion in existing proved developed producing natural gas and oil assets in the US, the companies said Monday.

Under the agreement, Diversified Energy ( DEC ) will combine its operating capabilities and portfolio optimization business model with Carlyle's credit and structuring expertise to generate production and steady cash flow, according to a statement.

The collaboration will improve Diversified Energy's ( DEC ) access to capital, and the company will operate the newly acquired assets, the companies said.

Carlyle also plans to securitize the energy assets to unlock long-term financing for this segment of the US energy infrastructure.