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Upstream M&A sails to $17 billion in 1Q25

Enverus

Upstream M&A opened 2025 with $17 billion in deal value, the second-best start to a year since 2018. The private equity sponsored E&P was able to garner such a large premium for its land because high consolidation over the last few years has left few attractive private companies for the public E&Ps to target.

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Upstream M&A sails to $17 billion in 1Q25

Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine

The M&A summary follows Enverus release of Investor Analytics , a tool designed to offer investors a comprehensive view of key market dynamics.Upstream M&A opened 2025 with $17 billion in deal value, the second-best start to a year since 2018. Diamondback set a record in the Permian Basin with its acquisition of Double Eagle IV.