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Welligence | Weekly Quick Takes
This report provides our clients with access to the key postings on our LinkedIn page. It is regularly updated, with the most recent posts sitting…
US Gulf of America M&A | Talos & Ridgewood acquire Shell’s Na Kika Hub interests for US$1.7 billion
On 30 June 2026, Shell agreed to sell its 50% non-operated working interest in the 130,000 bbl/d Na Kika semi-submersible facility, its associated interests in…
Welligence Vietnam and Egypt M&A | Ratio Petroleum acquires Pharos Energy for US$164 million
On 24 June 2026, Israeli firm Ratio Petroleum announced an all-cash takeover of UK-listed Pharos Energy for a consideration of £124 million (US$164 million). CLIENT…
Welligence Sub-Saharan Africa | What to look for in 2026 – H2 Update
At the start of 2026, we highlighted a selection of key events, challenges and opportunities in Sub-Sahara’s upstream to keep a close eye on in…
Welligence Indonesia & Malaysia Corporate | Searah sets sail: Eni and PETRONAS launch Southeast Asia’s largest gas & LNG independent
Eni and PETRONAS formally established Searah in June 2026, a 50/50 independent JV combining 19 gas-producing, development and exploration assets, 14 in Indonesia and five…
Welligence Global Corporate | European listed E&Ps – Does the sector need to consolidate?
Just over a decade ago, there were around 30 European-listed E&Ps (excluding the Majors), with a combined market capitalisation of just over US$105 billion (as…
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Welligence | Weekly Quick Takes
This report provides our clients with access to the key postings on our LinkedIn page. It is regularly updated, with…
US Gulf of America M&A | Talos & Ridgewood acquire Shell’s Na Kika Hub interests for US$1.7 billion
On 30 June 2026, Shell agreed to sell its 50% non-operated working interest in the 130,000 bbl/d Na Kika semi-submersible…
Welligence Vietnam and Egypt M&A | Ratio Petroleum acquires Pharos Energy for US$164 million
On 24 June 2026, Israeli firm Ratio Petroleum announced an all-cash takeover of UK-listed Pharos Energy for a consideration of…
Welligence Sub-Saharan Africa | What to look for in 2026 – H2 Update
At the start of 2026, we highlighted a selection of key events, challenges and opportunities in Sub-Sahara’s upstream to keep…
Welligence Indonesia & Malaysia Corporate | Searah sets sail: Eni and PETRONAS launch Southeast Asia’s largest gas & LNG independent
Eni and PETRONAS formally established Searah in June 2026, a 50/50 independent JV combining 19 gas-producing, development and exploration assets,…
Welligence Global Corporate | European listed E&Ps – Does the sector need to consolidate?
Just over a decade ago, there were around 30 European-listed E&Ps (excluding the Majors), with a combined market capitalisation of…
Colombia Politics | Pro-oil & gas de la Espriella wins Colombia run-off in razor-thin result
On 21 June 2026, Colombia elected Abelardo de la Espriella (Defensores de la Patria) president in a razor-thin runoff, defeating…
Geopolitics Iran | From Ceasefire to Framework: What the US-Iran MoU Means for Oil Markets
Beyond a ceasefire, the US-Iran MoU is a framework for negotiating a broader political, security and economic settlement, and the…
