Kinder Morgan Acquires NextEra Energy Partners' Pipelines, Exxon and Chevron's Deals Disappoint Investors, Exxon Names New Shale Oil Chief, BP Explores Joint Ventures in US Shale Gas

Kinder Morgan acquires NextEra Energy Partners' Texas pipelines for $1.82 billion, while Exxon and Chevron's megadeals leave investors cold. Exxon names a new shale oil chief to replace an executive facing a sexual assault charge. BP explores forming joint ventures in US shale gas fields to boost production and cut costs.