Posts by Farah Afandi
Welligence Brunei Darussalam Reaction | Brunei’s Ultra-Deepwater Breakthrough: PETRONAS takes FID at Kelidang Cluster gas project
In early-November 2025, PETRONAS reached the Final Investment Decision for the Kelidang Cluster gas project, in Block CA-2, offshore Brunei Darussalam. The development marks a…
Read MoreWelligence APAC Q3 2025 M&A Quarterly | Low-risk gas assets dominate deal-making
Five deals were announced across Australia, Indonesia and the Malaysia-Thailand JDA in Q3 2025. This is the same level as Q3 last year but lower…
Read MoreWelligence Vietnam Rumblings on the Ground | Vietnam’s upstream sees optimism and growth
The Welligence team recently conducted on-the-ground research in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and had several discussions with government agencies, PSC contractors and…
Read MoreWelligence Southeast Asia Rumblings on the Ground | M&A underpins Southeast Asia’s upstream rejuvenation
Welligence executives recently visited several Asian countries. We met with key industry stakeholders to gauge the region’s energy outlook and discuss updates on key topics.…
Read MoreWelligence Australia M&A | Tamboran consolidates Beetaloo position through Falcon Oil & Gas acquisition
On 30 September 2025, Tamboran Resources announced it is to acquire Falcon Oil & Gas in a cash and equity transaction that values Falcon at…
Read MoreWelligence Global LNG Rumblings on the Ground | North American projects, players and deals in LNG’s spotlight
The Welligence team recently participated in the Gastech exhibition and conference (Gastech) in Milan, Italy. The event provided excellent and well-attended forums for industry leaders…
Read MoreWelligence Indonesia M&A | MedcoEnergi takes over Repsol’s last APAC upstream stake
On 16 September 2025, MedcoEnergi announced the acquisition of Repsol’s remaining operating stakes in the Sakakemang and South Sakakemang PSCs in South Sumatra, Indonesia. CLIENT…
Read MoreWelligence MTJDA M&A | PTTEP strengthens security of gas supply with acquisition of Chevron’s MTJDA interests
On 25 July 2025, PTTEP announced the purchase of Chevron’s 50% operating interest in Block A‑18 in the MTJDA for US$450 million, subject to customary…
Read MoreWelligence APAC Q2 2025 M&A Quarterly | Record APAC M&A quarter focused on lower-risk gas/LNG assets
In Q2 2025, 10 deals were announced across Asia Pacific, reaching a two-year high. Two large deals dominated Q2, namely XRG’s offer to acquire Santos…
Read MoreWelligence Malaysia Exploration and Infrastructure | Upstream oil and gas resources underpin Sabah East Coast’s new gas hub vision
Welligence was invited to participate in a geological field trip to the East Coast of Sabah (East Coast) by PETRONAS Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM). The…
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