This session on M&A activity within U.S. shale plays will examine ongoing consolidation trends and which companies are actively buying and selling assets across key shale regions. Industry experts will discuss the strategic motivations behind these transactions, with larger operators looking to expand their portfolios and smaller players opting to sell due to financial pressures or shifting priorities. Attendees can expect insights into the dynamics driving these deals, including capital discipline, asset optimization, and the growing interest in acquiring high-return, low-cost assets as part of the broader industry evolution.