High-net-worth investors are paying special attention to oil and gas assets as the energy crisis intensifies. According to reports, the combined wealth of the world's billionaires is expected to reach $15.1 trillion by 2025, reflecting a 12.8% increase from the previous year. This wealth increase is particularly influenced by the technology boom and growth in investments in this sector.
Interest in Infrastructure Assets
Some family offices are investing in energy infrastructure assets such as pipelines and export facilities. Andrew Dack from Bank of America points out that these investments are seen not only as a cyclical play but also as a structural shift in energy demand. He also emphasizes that the energy investment market has become highly competitive at present.
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Increase in Investment in Oil and Gas
According to a Wood Mackenzie report, merger and acquisition spending in the oil and gas sector reached a two-year high in the first half of 2026. The $25 billion merger of Devon with Carrizo Energy and Shell's $16 billion acquisition of ARC Resources are among the largest deals in this sector. Additionally, major trading companies and hedge funds are transitioning from trading to acquiring shale oil production assets in the United States.
For example, the Swiss trading group Gunvor is negotiating to purchase natural gas assets in the Haynesville shale from Silver Hill Energy Partners for $1.2 to $1.5 billion. Furthermore, last year, Citadel's Griffin Congress moved to acquire Paloma Natural Gas, valued at $1.2 billion.
This trend indicates the market's willingness to seek investment opportunities in new areas, especially as energy prices are rising. With increasing military tensions in the Middle East, oil prices have risen to $105.61 per barrel.
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