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Egypt: upstream M&A activity and trends
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Ian Thom
Research Director, Upstream

Ian Thom
Research Director, Upstream
Ian brings 18 years of experience to his role as head of regional analysis for Europe, Russian, Caspian and Africa
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MENA In Brief – November 2019
Upstream M&A in Egypt has been a big theme in 2019. Deal activity has continued through the year, with more assets put up for sale in H2 and deals agreed earlier in the year now closing. In this episode I’m joined by research analysts Toushar Chakrabarty and Juma Mlawa to discuss the latest developments, including Shell’s plans to sell its Egypt onshore portfolio.
You can read more about the latest activity in the region in our MENA upstream report.
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