Genel snaps up Oman acreage stake
Block 54 is located onshore Oman on the eastern side of South Oman Salt basin and immediately adjacent to Occidental’s producing Block 53 (Mukhaizna) asset,…
Read MoreWelligence M&A | Global upstream deal-making in February 2025 – a summary
There were seven transactions announced in February 2025, up on the six announced last month, and in line with the rolling 12-month average. The total…
Read MoreWelligence Corporate | NOC/IOC Partnerships – with today’s Eni/PETRONAS announcement, what’s next?
NOCs entering strategic partnerships with IOCs will continue to be a strong international growth option. Eni announced today that it had entered an MOU with…
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 MoreMENA Q4 2024 M&A Quarterly | Just one transaction as deal activity remains muted
Only one M&A deal was announced in Q4 2024 in the MENA region. PTTEP is to acquire ENGIE’s interest in the Touat gas fields in…
Read MoreWelligence MENA | What do the MENA upstream highlights of 2024 reveal about 2025?
In 2024, oil and condensate production from the region averaged 33 million bbl/d, approximately 32% of global oil supply. OPEC plays a significant role on…
Read MoreWelligence Global | Looking ahead to 2025 – 5 trends shaping the next 12 months
How will the energy sector evolve in 2025? Our latest report highlights five pivotal themes that could shape the landscape next year. ACCESS PDF
Read MoreWelligence Global Benchmarking | Benchmarking the Majors’ deepwater portfolios – who is well positioned for the long-term?
Deepwater is a core part of the upstream playbook for the Majors, even in a low-carbon future. On average, it accounts for around 20%…
Read MoreOman M&A | ROC Oil makes MENA debut in Oman with US$185 million Tethys Oil acquisition
On 13 September 2024, ROC Oil announced a US$185 million cash offer to acquire Tethys Oil including its 30% interest in the onshore producing Blocks…
Read MoreRoc Oil swoops on Tethys Oil in $185 million all-cash offer
“A sale by Tethys has been anticipated since it announced a strategic review of its portfolio in February, with high levels of interest seen by…
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