Balance sheet stress is intensifying in the U.S. natural gas and oil sector, which means more takeovers and asset sales are likely by the end of this year, researchers said Thursday.
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Oil and Gas Industry Deals Remain Flat This Year, Deloitte Says
The oil and gas industry continues to narrow its focus on development this year, heeding the call of investors who expect maximum returns from existing portfolios and taking advantage of higher commodity prices, especially in North America, according to the Deloitte Center for Energy Solutions.
‘Unprecedented Numbers’ of U.S. Energy Professionals Nearing Retirement
Oil and natural gas operators use a wealth of data to weather cyclical cycles, and they could do the same to manage their human resources, according to consultants with Deloitte Center for Energy Solutions.
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