Low crude prices fuel consolidation in Canada's oilpatch, dealmaking at multi-year high
ByAinvest
Tuesday, Nov 4, 2025 7:27 am ET1min read
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Low crude prices have created a buyers market in Canada's oilpatch, fueling consolidation. The oil and gas industry recorded $15.7-billion worth of mergers and acquisitions in the first six months of 2025, the biggest start to the year since 2017. Cenovus Energy's $8.6-billion bid to buy MEG Energy Corp. has driven recent deals, while other companies are looking to expand through acquisition at a discount.

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