The next wave of M&A activity: North American unconventional gas

摘要

The shale-gas revolution that started with the drillers is entering the boardrooms. Expect the North American natural gas scene to look very different in coming years, writes Derek Brower EXXONMOBIL, admits one of its spokesmen, is a company of few words. He might have added few risks. It is an approach that allows it consistently to outperform its rivals. But when ExxonMobil comes to the table, it plays big.