Carnelian Energy Capital.
Follow Carnelian Energy CapitalCarnelian Energy Capital is a Houston energy private equity firm that makes small and middle-market equity investments in the North American upstream, midstream and oilfield services sectors. Founded in 2015, it had raised about $4 billion of cumulative commitments by 2024. It agreed in September 2026 to sell Parallax Energy to Carlyle-backed Avenrock Energy.[1][2]
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Avenrock Energy (Carlyle-backed) / Parallax Energy
Carlyle-backed Avenrock Energy agreed to acquire Parallax Energy from Carnelian Energy Capital, Carlyle announced Sept. 14, 2026.
Backed by Carlyle.
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- Legal name
- Carnelian Energy Capital Management, LP Adviser registration 31 Mar 2026
- Registration
- Exempt reporting adviser
- CRD
- 270008
- File number
- 802-106994
Portfolio
| Company | Status | Deal | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parallax Energy | Exited | Avenrock Energy (Carlyle-backed) / Parallax Energy | 19 Sep 2026 | x.com 19 Sep 2026 |
Deal Web
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As of 26 Sep 2026.
- 01About Carnelian Energy Capital
Carnelian Energy Capital · Researched 26 Sep 2026
- 02Carnelian Energy Capital Closes Oversubscribed Fifth Fund at $975 Million Hard Cap in Single Closing
Carnelian Energy Capital (press release) · 5 Feb 2024 · Researched 26 Sep 2026
Deal posts naming Carnelian Energy Capital:
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