Consolidations continue: Q2’24 M&A trends in ENRC
Companies in the ENRC sector are leveraging strategic acquisitions and innovative pricing strategies to drive growth amid challenges.

The energy, natural resources, and chemicals (ENRC) sector faced a slowdown in M&A activity during Q2 2024 amid high interest rates and pre-election uncertainty. Despite these challenges, upstream oil and gas (O&G) transactions are finding success with an innovative hybrid approach to pricing that combines the best of locked box and completion accounts. This novel strategy optimizes value creation and mitigates risks by tailoring pricing to address unique upstream O&G characteristics, such as depleting reserves and commodity price volatilities.
- The Permian Basin and Eagle Ford are emerging as hotspots for O&G companies seeking to improve financial stability and achieve economies of scale, with the Permian region already responsible for almost 50 percent of domestic crude oil production.
- Utility infrastructure demand is surging, driven by the need to expand, upgrade, and maintain substation and grid equipment, making businesses in testing, repair, maintenance, and protection solutions particularly attractive for investment.
- Wind and solar operators are seeking new ways to minimize downtime and maximize supply, fueling M&A activity in renewables, as demand for reliable operations and maintenance providers grows.
- The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is gearing up to supercharge renewable energy M&A in 2024 with $400 billion in debt capital, driving continued interest in deals involving renewables and related areas.
The ENRC sector's resilience, driven by its essential role, limited exposure to economic cycles, and predictable revenue streams, continues to attract investors. As companies strategically invest in premium assets, renewable energy, and innovative pricing approaches, the stage is set for a resurgence in ENRC M&A activity.
For an in-depth look at the latest ENRC M&A trends and a detailed examination of the hybrid approach to pricing in upstream O&G deals, download our report.
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Consolidations continue: Q2’24 M&A trends in ENRC
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