The value of November’s announced M&A deals in the Canadian E&P sector totalled just over Cdn$1.5 billion – a sum almost identical to the equivalent total recorded in October. The full CanOils review of November upstream deal activity can be downloaded here.

This month, however, it was more than just one major deal driving the total.

Seven deals were announced in November for Canadian E&P assets with values of over $50 million, while in October, the $1.4 billion deal between Tourmaline Oil Corp. (TSX:TOU)(TRMLF) and Shell almost entirely dominated the total alone. This is a significant increase in activity as we approach the end of the year.

The biggest deal this month saw ARC Resources Ltd. (TSX:ARX)(AETUF) agree to sell its entire asset base in Saskatchewan to Spartan Energy Corp. (TSX:SPE)(PTORF) for Cdn$700 million.

ARC Resources Ltd (Blue) and Spartan Energy Corp. (Red) – Active Working interest southeastern SK wells as of September 30, 2016

The full CanOils review of November upstream deal activity can be downloaded here

Source: The full CanOils review of November upstream deal activity can be downloaded here

Saskatchewan assets were in high demand this month, with a few significant deals in the province being announced. Aside from ARC’s Cdn$700 million sale, there were Saskatchewan deals involving Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd. (TSX:TVE)(TNEYF), Raging River Exploration Inc. (TSX:RRX)(RRENF) and Northern Blizzard Resources Inc. (TSX:NBZ)(NBZZF). Over 4,000 boe/d was also put up for sale in new asset listings this month.