Reports say Shell is in preliminary talks for the acquisition of BP.

Jin10 data reported on June 25 that informed sources say Shell is in early negotiations to acquire its rival BP, which would be the largest oil deal in decades. Negotiations between company representatives are actively ongoing, and BP is carefully considering this approach. The acquisition would give Shell a stronger foundation in challenging larger competitors such as ExxonMobil and Chevron. BP’s current valuation is approximately $80 billion, and considering the premium, this deal could ultimately become the largest oil company transaction since ExxonMobil’s $83 billion mega-merger in the early 2000s, and it would easily become the largest merger and acquisition deal of the year so far. Shell is in a favorable position in the negotiations, as its stock price has significantly outperformed BP in recent years, with a market capitalization exceeding $200 billion.