'Unconventional powerhouse': ConocoPhillips to acquire US shale producer in $9.7 billion deal

Concho Resources set to be swallowed up as US giant significantly expands shale position onshore the US

Expanding position: ConocoPhillips chief executive Ryan Lance
Expanding position: ConocoPhillips chief executive Ryan LancePhoto: ANDREW MANGUM/UPSTREAM
Published 19 October 2020, 12:22Updated 19 October 2020, 13:37