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Oil and Gas Consolidation Reshapes African Market

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Africa’s upstream oil and gas sector is undergoing a transformative shift. Angola and Nigeria have been the epicenters of this consolidation wave.

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IEA: The World Needs Upstream Oil and Gas Investment

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The world needs upstream investments in existing oil and gas fields to support global energy security, Fatih Birol, the executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), said at the CERAWeek by S&P Global conference in Houston.

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IEA: The world needs upstream oil and gas investment

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(Oil Price) –The world needs upstream investments in existing oil and gas fields to support global energy security, Fatih Birol, the executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), said at the CERAWeek by S&P Global conference in Houston. Atkinson authored a report in partnership with Mark P.

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Vitol to Buy Stakes in Eni’s Upstream Projects in West Africa

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The worlds largest independent oil trader, Vitol, will buy stakes in some upstream assets in West Africa from Eni for $1.65 Eni has been pursuing in recent years the so-called dual exploration model, under which it sells part of its majority stakes to other companies to fast-track oil and gas discoveries to production.

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The Shale Macro and Evolving Production Dynamics

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The upstream shale oil and gas sector has been written off by investors thanks to a 30% decline in oil prices since the first of the year. From near $80 in mid-January, tariff-led demand fears have overcome supply fears, and the price of WTI-the benchmark crude for most U.S. companies, to the upper $ 50s.

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Oil Industry Profitability Under Pressure

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With crude oil prices dropping into the low $60s per barrel, profitability in the oil and gas industry is under pressure, squeezing cash flows and forcing companies to reassess their capital allocation. As a result, upstream investments are expected to decline.

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Navigating the M&A Landscape in 2025: Insights for Small to Mid-Sized Upstream Operators

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The first quarter of 2025 has seen a remarkable surge in oil and gas mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the upstream oil and gas sector, with transactions totaling $17 billion. Conclusion The M&A landscape in 2025 presents both challenges and opportunities for small to medium-sized upstream operators.

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