Deep Dives
US GoM M&A | Shell consolidates at Ursa/Princess with acquisition of ConocoPhillips’ US Gulf of Mexico portfolio
On 21 February 2025, Shell announced the acquisition of ConocoPhillips’ non-operated US Gulf of Mexico portfolio for US$735 million. The portfolio includes a 15.96% interest…
Read MoreTrinidad and Tobago Rumblings on the Ground | Charting the gas puzzle: Trinidad & Tobago’s Venezuelan Connection
The Welligence team recently attended the Energy Conference in Port of Spain, Trinidad meeting with key stakeholders in the energy sector to gauge the overall…
Read MoreWelligence Corporate | 2025 E&P capex guidance – North Sea investment set to rise, but for how long?
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Read MoreUAE Rumblings on the Ground | Renewed focus: MENA’s oil giants are back in the spotlight thanks to their recent stability
Welligence recently visited Dubai and Abu Dhabi to meet with key stakeholders in the oil and gas sector to gauge the overall upstream climate and…
Read MoreEgypt M&A | United Energy Group acquires Apex International Energy
On 7 February 2025, United Energy Group (UEG) entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Apex International Energy (Apex). UEG will fully acquire…
Read MoreWelligence M&A | Global upstream deal-making in January 2025 – a summary
There were six transactions announced in January 2025, down from the 10 in December and broadly in line with the rolling 12-month average. The announced…
Read MoreVietnam M&A | EnQuest acquires operatorship of Block 12W as Harbour Energy exits Vietnam
On 22 January 2025, EnQuest signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Harbour Energy to acquire a 53.125% operating equity interest in Block 12W…
Read MoreIsrael M&A | SOCAR acquires 10% of Tamar gas field from Union Energy and Tamar Petroleum
On 31 January, the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) announced the acquisition of a 10% interest in the Tamar gas field…
Read MoreCCUS | Power Generation from Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS): Can it be profitable?
Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) is emerging as a key solution for CO₂ removal, offering the unique advantage of negative emissions while generating…
Read MoreAPAC Q4 2024 M&A Quarterly | Chevron-Woodside Energy asset swap closes a vibrant gas-dominated M&A year
The year saw 18 deals announced with a total published consideration of US$4.5 billion. In comparison, 2023 had 26 deals but only US$1.7 billion of…
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