Kayne Anderson Energy Funds is pleased to announce the all-equity consolidation of Casillas Petroleum Resource Partners, LLC, Native Exploration Holdings, LLC and Acacia Exploration Partners, LLC to form 89 Energy III, LLC (“89 Energy III”). Concurrent with the consolidation, 89 Energy III closed on a new syndicated credit facility and received additional equity contributions from energy private equity funds managed by Kayne Anderson. Kayne Anderson’s energy private equity platform is also excited to announce a new partnership with the 89 Energy III management team who will serve as new leadership for the business going forward.