When BHP Billiton Ltd. got hitched to U.S. shale, it landed a lot of acreage but the bling on its metaphorical finger is the Permian Basin. BHP's exit from its U.S. onshore holdings has ratcheted up speculation about an eventual buyer. Martin Thalken, chairman and CEO of Protege Energy III LLC, said at Hart Energy's DUG Eagle Ford conference that Sanchez Energy could be a contender. However, private equity may have an advantage due to reluctant lenders and a tight market. "The good thing today about private equity is its readily available and it's hungry for assets."
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机译：当BHP Billiton有限公司搭便了美国页岩时，它降落了很多种植面积，但其隐喻手指上的放血是二叠纪盆地。 BHP从其美国的Onshore Holdings出口已经驾驭了关于最终买家的猜测。 Protege Energy III LLC董事长兼首席执行官Martin Thallen表示，在HART Energy的挖掘鹰福特大会上表示，桑切斯能源可能是竞争者。 然而，私募股权可能具有由于贷方贷方和市场紧张的优势。 “今天关于私募股权的好事是它随时可用，它渴望资产。”
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