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Mitsubishi Corp has announced the acquisition of Aethon Energy Management's U.S. shale production and infrastructure assets for $7.53 billion, which includes $5.2 billion for equity interests and $2.33 billion in debt. This deal, focused on the Haynesville shale formation, aims to enhance Mitsubishi's integrated energy business and strengthen its natural gas value chain, with closure expected between April and June pending regulatory approvals. Aethon is one of the largest privately held U.S. gas producers, with a production capacity of 2.1 billion cubic feet per day.