Mitsubishi Acquires Aethon in Major US Shale Gas Deal
Mitsubishi has agreed to acquire Aethon for about $5.2 billion, entering the US shale gas upstream sector. The deal is expected to close in early 2026.
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Mitsubishi has agreed to acquire Aethon for about $5.2 billion, entering the US shale gas upstream sector. The deal is expected to close in early 2026.
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