This M&A briefing reviews key trends and outlooks in the global oil and gas sector during the first half of 2022. Industry deal activity remained strong, with global M&A transactions totaling approximately USD 9.4 billion in June, USD 6.1 billion in May, USD 3.0 billion in April, USD 9.0 billion in March, and USD 9.4 billion in January. Elevated energy prices, strong cash flows, and recovering demand encouraged investment activity and supported interest in acquisitions across the sector. Major oil companies were expected to benefit from record earnings, increasing their capacity for shareholder returns and strategic investments. At the same time, financial institutions and energy companies faced growing pressure to align with net-zero commitments, as reflected in initiatives to reduce emis

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