Surging U.S. Oil, Gas Dealmaking in 3Q2018 to Continue, Says DrillingInfo

摘要

U.S. oil and natural gas dealmaking during the third quarter surged 250% from the second quarter, breaking records that date back to the final three months of 2012, according to Drillinginfo. Third quarter merger and acquisition (M&A) activity totaled $32 billion, versus $9.1 billion in 2Q2018. The 3Q2018 activity is 76% above the quarterly average of $18.3 billion, which dates back to 2009 and the highest quarter since 4Q2012’s $37.8 billion.