U.S. Energy Corp (NASDAQ: USEG ) has successfully closed the sale of its South Texas assets for approximately $6.5 million in cash. The transaction, which was announced on July 9, 2024, and closed on July 31, 2024, has an effective date of April 1, 2024. The divested assets averaged about 155 barrels of oil equivalent per day (85% oil) from January-March 2024, representing 13% of U.S. Energy's total production during that period. The proceeds from this sale are expected to be used to fund the development of U.S. Energy's recently announced helium assets acquisition and to repay outstanding debt. CEO Ryan Smith stated that this divestment has positioned the company with increased liquidity and enhanced balance sheet strength.