Insight
The fear is lifting: global upstream M&A in 2017
Report summary
In this Insight: We lay out our expectations for upstream M&A in 2017, giving particular focus to the implications of a recovering oil price scenario. We summarise the upturn in M&A activity in 2016, which was split along geographical lines. Also look out for our M&A review of 2016, coming soon.
Table of contents
- 2016 – a quick look back
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2017 – things to look for
- US deal activity will broaden out beyond the Permian
- Rest of the world activity will pick up from a low base
- Private Equity to make its mark
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Downward valuation trend to halt
- Implied Long-Term Oil Price – simple average by year
- Decarbonisation / demand destruction remains a limited driver of M&A
Tables and charts
This report includes 3 images and tables including:
- North American deal count and spend*
- Rest of the world deal count and spend*
- The fear is lifting: global upstream M&A in 2017: Image 3
What's included
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