Is the time for big maneuvers in oil and gas back?
The historic crisis experienced by the sector has in any case reactivated old reflexes.
The Anglo-Saxon press revealed at the end of January that the two American oil giants, ExxonMobil and Chevron, had started merger discussions in the spring of 2020. Before interrupting them for unknown reasons.
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The information has not been confirmed by those concerned.
But, if the economy has since recovered, the boss of Exxon specified, during the presentation of the group's results, two weeks ago, that he was looking for acquisitions that would allow him
"to create value. , a unique value ”
.
Some have taken this exit as a pole stretched to Chevron.
However, some analysts wonder about the reaction that the competition authorities would have to such a project.
If ExxonMobil and Chevron came together, then it would be the biggest merger in business history.
She would recreate
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