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Global private equity exits in fossil fuels are on the rise and are about to surpass the transaction value reached in 2024.
Private equity exits in the oil and gas industry amounted to $18.54 billion across 17
Private Equity Exits In Fossil Fuels Poised To Exceed 2024 Levels
Summary
- Global private equity exits in fossil fuels are on the rise and are about to surpass the transaction value reached in 2024.
- Private equity divestments in the sector followed the US administration's January executive order to prioritize the development of domestic energy resources, including oil and natural gas.
- North America and Europe accounted for virtually all private equity-backed exits in the oil and gas sector so far in 2025.
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