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U.S. Judge Orders Argentina to Give Up Control of State Oil Firm

OilPrice

judge has ordered Argentina’s government to transfer its 51% stake in energy major YPF to two former minority shareholders who sued after the nationalization of the company. Back in 2012, Argentina seized 51% of YPF from its owner, Spanish Repsol.

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Oil Review Middle East - Untitled Article

Oil Review Middle East

All top flaring countries saw an increase in their flaring intensity compared to 2012, except for Iraq and the USA. The USA, which reduced its flaring intensity by almost 50% compared to 2012, now has one of the lowest intensities globally. Governments and operators must make flaring reduction a priority, or this practice will persist.

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YPF turnover ruling in US casts shadow on Argentina’s shale, FX plans

Oil & Gas 360º

billion court judgment against the country over its 2012 nationalization of the firm. The government of pro-market libertarian Javier Milei said it would appeal the ruling to “defend national interests.” ” The judgment adds uncertainty to Argentina’s plans to turn Vaca Muerta, the world’s No.

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Pa.’s First-in-Nation Gas Impact Tax Pumps Millions into Local Communities

Marcellus Shale Coalition

The impact fee alone has generated nearly $3 billion since 2012 – a clear, bipartisan policy success that reinforces the broad, lasting value of Pennsylvania’s natural gas resources,” said Jim Welty, president of the Marcellus Shale Coalition. Rossi said. Williamsport Sun-Gazette: Gas impact fee brings another $6.9

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How Likely is $100 Oil in 2025?

Rigzone

Crystol Energy was founded in 2012 by Nakhle, the company’s site highlights. Rigzone has contacted the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Oren Marmorstein, and the White House for comment on Nakhle’s statements.

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Trump's nuclear power push weakens regulator and poses safety risks, former officials warn

CNBC: Energy

If NRC independence is compromised, the regulator could become vulnerable to industry or government influence in ways that raise the risk of a nuclear accident, they warned. In the wake of the accident, Japan shut down all of its nuclear plants for safety inspections, losing a power source that supplied 30% of the nation's electricity.

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Has the Focus Shifted from Climate Change?

Energy Central

Isn’t that surprising that the word ‘fossil fuel’ appeared just once in COP 18 held at Qatar in 2012 as against 46 times of the COP28 report where governments agreed to transition away from all fossil fuels.