Diversified Energy Confirms Early-stage Talks for Potential Purchase of Birch Resources

02:35 AM EDT, 08/14/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Diversified Energy Co. (DEC.L) confirmed on Friday ongoing early-stage discussions regarding the potential acquisition of exploration and production company Birch Resources. The London-listed energy company said the discussions are ongoing, adding that no agreement has been reached and there is no certainty that a transaction will occur or what terms it might proceed on.