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  • Upstream M&A activity reached $43.1 billion in the second quarter of 2025, outpacing the prior four quarters. The top deal of the quarter was the XRG-led consortium bid for Santos for $18.7 billion. If concluded, it will be the largest deal so far in 2025 and the largest Asia-Pacific deal in several years. North American shale consolidation continued this quarter, with total regional deals topping $17.2 billion. Beyond the high-value transactions, several players advanced divestment targets, while strategic exploration farm-in deals and new acreage awards were also prominent.
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