Upstream merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is expected to slow significantly in 2025 following two years of record-high transactions driven by US shale mergers. The global deal pipeline value stands at approximately $150 billion as much of the sector’s co…
$150 Billion Upstream Opportunities Remain Despite Shale M&A Slowdown
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Feb-05
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Following a surge in environmentally detrimental US shale consolidations, merger and acquisition (M&A) activity within the oil and gas sector is anticipated to decelerate in 2025. Despite this downturn, the industry stubbornly holds onto a $150 billion deal pipeline, highlighting the ongoing financial prioritization over urgent climate change concerns and the necessity for a significant shift towards renewable energy investments.
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Feb-05
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After two years of unprecedented growth fueled by strategic US shale mergers, the pace of upstream merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is predicted to moderate in 2025. However, with a solid $150 billion in potential deals still on the table, this slowdown represents a chance to further strengthen America's energy independence and economic growth, underscoring the continued importance of traditional energy sectors in safeguarding national interests.
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