Led by corporate mergers, nearly $160 billion in merger-and-acquisition activity took place within the global upstream sector in 2024. Producers will continue to use acquisitions to grow their portfolios going forward as they bid for scale in a dynamic, and fragmenting, energy landscape. Upstream expert Chris Sheehan joins EnergyCents with hosts Hill Vaden and Samantha Humphreys to discuss the role oil and gas deals will play in 2025, and what regions and asset types may be most attractive to buyers.

Hear Chris and team discuss upstream M&A trends in more detail during one of three webinars scheduled for the first week of April 2025. Register here: Global Upstream M&A Review 2025: Revival of the fittest - M&A opportunities in a shifting landscape

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Consolidation: Upstream operators leverage M&A in bid for scale (Ep 187)

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