Deep Dives
Iran and the Middle East escalation: Implications for global oil markets
Over the weekend, the United States and Israel carried out a major coordinated military operation against the Islamic Republic of Iran under the banner of…
Read MoreHow can CO₂ shipping expand cross-border CCS hubs and markets?
Cross-border CO₂ shipping will only scale in markets where domestic storage is constrained, capture is credibly incentivized and CO₂ needs to move offshore. Many industrialized…
Read MoreEquatorial Guinea M&A | Panoro Energy doubles down in Equatorial Guinea, acquiring Kosmos Energy’s stake in Block G
On 24 February, Panoro Energy agreed to acquire a 40.375% non-operated interest in Block G offshore Equatorial Guinea from Kosmos Energy for up to US$219.5…
Read MoreEurope Development | The next 4 bnboe – key upstream developments to 2030
This analysis reviews the next wave of development projects across Europe. It maps 20 plus material fields across Norway, the UK, continental Europe and Cyprus.…
Read MoreEGYPES Intelligence Report | North Africa M&A
Welligence Energy Analytics is proud to be an official EGYPES 2026 Intelligence Partner. We are publishing the second of a total of four reports that…
Read MoreColombia M&A | Parex submits competing offer for Frontera’s Colombia upstream portfolio
On 23 February 2026, Parex Resources announced that it has submitted a competing proposal to acquire Frontera’s Colombian upstream business. CLIENT ACCESS REQUEST ACCESS
Read MoreNigeria Rumblings on the Ground | Is Nigeria’s upstream sector entering a new growth cycle?
Nigeria upstream and NNPC reforms are in focus for Welligence. The team recently visited Lagos and the Nigeria International Energy Summit in Abuja. We met…
Read MoreE&P 2026 capex – the Majors diverging investment plans, and what to expect in the North Sea
With reporting season underway, companies are beginning to firm up their 2026 capital budgets. Welligence updates this guidance each week so clients can stay current…
Read MoreMiddle East 2026 Look Ahead | Oil capacity growth, LNG expansion, and the push for gas independence
The Middle East is set to enjoy substantial growth throughout the remainder of the decade and while oil remains the focus, countries have placed increasing…
Read MoreWelligence APAC Q4 2025 M&A Quarterly | APAC’s Gas Gold Rush: Record 27-Deal Year Unpacked
Q4 2025 delivered a strong close to the year for the APAC region, making it the most active in terms of deal count since 2020.…
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