Vitol Group is reported to be in late-stage talks to sell its U.S. shale oil venture, VTX Energy Partners LLC. Multiple outlets say the potential transaction would involve a consortium formed by two private equity firms, Carnelian Energy Capital and EnCap Investments. The deal is described as part of a broader shift for Vitol regarding its U.S. upstream oil and gas exposure, implying a reduction in scale of its shale activities if the sale proceeds. The reports characterize the discussions as being in late stages, but they do not provide further details such as the proposed purchase price, deal timing, or whether regulatory approvals are already in process. No outlet included confirmation from Vitol or the buyers within the provided excerpts. The information therefore centers on the status of negotiations and the identities of the prospective purchasers, rather than on definitive agreement or completed terms.