Scott Sheffield, CEO of Pioneer Resources, speaks during the IHS CERAWeek 2015 energy conference in Houston, Texas April 21, 2015. REUTERS/Daniel Kramer Sept 17 (Reuters) – Top U.S. shale oil producer Pioneer Natural Resources Co (PXD.N) has put its assets in the Delaware basin of Texas on the block, aiming to secure more than $2 billion for the properties, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday. A strong rebound in crude oil prices following last year’s pandemic-led crash has sparked a wave of shale consolidation and opened a window for producers to offload unwanted properties. read more Pioneer wants to streamline its business and reduce debt after two big acquisitions this year. In March, it sold an oilfield services business for an undisclosed amount. read more There was no guarantee Pioneer would end up striking a deal. The company did not immediately reply to a request […]