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bp, Shell sign deals for Libya exploration and redevelopment

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(World Oil) – bp Plc and Shell Plc signed agreements with Libya’s National Oil Corp (NOC) to study new opportunities, joining international majors accelerating their return to the oil-rich African nation. Libya is currently running its first tender for energy exploration contracts since the 2011 civil war.

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Oil majors compete for Libya’s first exploration tender since 2011 war

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(World Oil) – Chevron Corp. and TotalEnergies SE are competing in Libya’s first energy exploration tender since the 2011 conflict, the country’s state-run oil firm said, as the OPEC member looks to oil majors to help ramp up production to a record. Waha Oil Co., Eni SpA and Exxon Mobil Corp.

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Record production at Exxon and Chevron humbles European rivals: Bousso

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Exxon Mobil and Chevron’s bumper oil and gas output in the second quarter served as a sobering reminder to their European rivals of the ferocious challenge the latter face in their attempts to close the production gap that has expanded in recent years. Smaller rival Chevron also posted its highest-ever quarterly production of 3.4

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How Canada’s oil sands transformed into one of North America’s lowest-cost plays

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They directed their capital to cheaper oil production, and favored U.S. Since then, new technology and cost-cutting efforts have driven meaningful improvement in the industry’s competitiveness that make oil sands among the cheapest producers, according to a dozen industry insiders and a Reuters analysis of the latest U.S.

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Exxon vs. Chevron battle sets stage for oil industry’s race for prize assets: Bousso

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rival Hess after the companies prevailed in a legal dispute with Exxon over Hess’ 30% stake in Guyana’s fast-growing Stabroek oil block. Stabroek is a highly attractive asset, with 11 billion barrels of oil reserves and production costs of only around $20 a barrel, among the lowest in the world, according to consultancy Rystad Energy.

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The First Oil Well in the World – Bibi Heybat

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While this site is historically significant, it is not the true birthplace of the oil well. This ancient oil field is widely regarded as the location of the first mechanically drilled oil well in the world, predating Drake’s well by several years.

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Chevron and Halliburton Enable Intelligent Hydraulic Fracturing

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We drive innovation in the digital space,” said Shawn Stasiuk, Halliburton’s vice president of Production Enhancement. “We We built the digital environment down to the field level and enable our customers to test their best ideas.” About Chevron Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies.