Upstream mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the global oil and gas industry had a booming start to the year, with $39 billion of disclosed spend setting a new record for first quarter (Q1) spend. The increasing trend of asset divestments by international oil companies (IOCs) continues to
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