U.S. Upstream Oil & Gas Dealmaking Falls Again Amid Low Oil Prices
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Why it matters
U.S. upstream oil and gas dealmaking fell for the third consecutive quarter due to persistently low energy prices, with $9.7 billion in deals closed in Q3, a 28% drop from Q2.
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Expected market reaction
Negative market impact is expected as low oil prices may lead to reduced investment and production in the U.S. upstream oil and gas sector, potentially affecting oil prices and the overall energy market.
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Mergers and acquisitions in the U.S. upstream oil and gas sector fell for a third straight quarter, marking an end to blockbuster takeovers seen in recent years amid persistently low energy prices. According to Enverus Intelligence Research, deals worth $9.7 billion were closed in the third quarter, marking a 28% drop from the second quarter and putting the current year far below the record $192 billion recorded in 2023. U.S. crude futures averaged ~ $65 a barrel during the third quarter, around the level most U.S. oil producers require to break…
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Original article published by OilPrice.com on October 22, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.