Upstream Oil and Gas Deal Value Plunges Amid Oil Price Uncertainty

Upstream Oil and Gas Deal Value Plunges Amid Oil Price Uncertainty

The collective monthly value of asset deals within the upstream oil and gas sector collapsed to $5.55 billion in March, down from $32 billion in February, even as the volume held steady at 35 transactions compared with 34 the previous month. Where the capital moved South America dominated March activity, accounting for 55% of total deal value, with North America contributing 16% and Asia 13%. The largest single transaction was the acquisition of SierraCol Energy by Philippines-headquartered Prime Infrastructure for an estimated $1.4 billion, according...