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The Texas Lawbook: Energy Dominates as Deals Hit US$18.4B (The Best Week Since November)

January 18, 2026

O’Melveny advised Kayne Anderson, a leading alternative investment management firm focused on real estate, credit, infrastructure, and energy, on its US$500 million commitment, alongside Quantum Capital Group, to South Wind Exploration & Production, LLC, adding to its initial equity commitments of US$400 million and bringing total investor equity commitments for South Wind to more than US$1 billion. The O’Melveny team advising Kayne Anderson includes partners Steven Torello, Jibin Luke, and Will Becker, and associates Silvia Smith, Eleanor Gilbert Dunn, and Connor Corbitt.

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