In this edition of the Founders Oil & Gas Market Update, we discuss the growing trend in international drilling activity, and the opportunity it presents for domestic service companies. In addition, we profile some of the larger M&A transactions that have occurred year-to-date in the oilfield service industry. Follow the link to read the Newsletter – September…
By: John Sinders As E&P operators continue to consolidate, the oilfield service industry will be forced to adjust. A similar consolidation story in the industry intuitively makes sense, as E&P operators’ focus on profitability will squeeze service providers and force them to make up the margin with synergies created through M&A. Integrated independent service providers…
By: Duane Donner Improving profitability and attractive valuations are spurring M&A activity in the E&P industry. In this edition of Founders’ Oil & Gas Equipment and Services Market Insights Report, we explore key drivers behind consolidation in the industry and the likely impact it will have on oilfield service companies. After several blockbuster E&P transactions in 2018 (Concho /…
A volatile energy price environment in the fourth quarter of 2018 has caused E&P operators to reassess 2019 capex budgets. International markets have fared better, and growth is accelerating in several key regions. In all, Wall Street estimates that worldwide E&P spending is expected to grow ~8% in 2019, which is ~50bps above 2018 levels….