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Brava Energia's acquisition of Petronas' 50% share in Brazilian oil assets marks the country's first major M&A deal of 2026, positioning the company for increased production capacity and potential top five ranking.

SLB's North American revenue increased by 15% QoQ and 26% YoY in the fourth quarter, driven by the ChampionX acquisition, despite a softer market in the U.S.

The US is adopting a new form of diplomacy, 'smash-and-grab', characterized by taking resources without concern for consequences, as seen in Venezuela and potentially Greenland, highlighting a shift in global resource acquisition strategies.

Glencore has acquired a majority stake in FincoEnergies, a Dutch fuel supplier, to expand its presence in Northwest European fuel markets, focusing on sustainable fuels and decarbonization services.

Harbour Energy has announced a strategic acquisition of LLOG Exploration Company for $3.2 billion, marking its entry into the U.S.

Harbour Energy is acquiring Waldorf Energy Partners Ltd and Waldorf Production Ltd subsidiaries for $170 million, boosting its free cash flow and competitiveness in the UK North Sea oil and gas market.

Cenovus Energy expects a 4% increase in upstream production in 2026 due to new projects and the acquisition of MEG Energy, with expected production ranging from 945,000 to 985,000 boe/d.

A new wave of consolidation is expected in the US shale patch, driven by the need for scale and efficiency, as smaller producers seek to survive in a competitive M&A environment.

Antero Resources is in talks to acquire HG Energy, a private shale driller, with a potential deal valued in the nine figures.

Chevron is considering a potential acquisition of Lukoil's assets abroad, following U.S.

The European Commission has conditionally approved ADNOC's $17 billion acquisition of Covestro, a significant transaction in the chemicals industry.

Carlyle is in talks with Lukoil to acquire its international operations, following the collapse of Gunvor's $22 billion deal due to US government opposition.