Quest Resource Corp. (Nasdaq:QRCP) are rising after the natural gas company reported early Tuesday that it agreed to purchase PetroEdge Resources for $140 million. PetroEdge is a privately-held energy company based in Houston and Harrisville, West Virginia. Quest said it anticipates the deal to close in mid-July.

In Tuesday morning trading, QRCP shares are up 11.07%, or $1.36, to $13.65. For detailed price information and recent news stories about Quest Resource, click QRCP.