The energy sector is thirsty for finance executives with deal-making skills as rising oil prices spur merger activity and companies seek to fill vacancies created during the market bust. So far this year, 23 deals have been announced, proposed or completed by U.S.-based oil and natural-gas companies in the S&P 1500, according to Dealogic. The total value—US$47.4 billion—is already 34% higher than the US$35.3 billion worth of...

Source: Wall Street Journal June 13, 2017 12:00 UTC