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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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bp, Shell sign deals for Libya exploration and redevelopment

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The country, which has the biggest-known crude reserves in Africa, is split between two governments that frequently feud over control of under-invested oil resources. Ever since the civil war, which led to a slump in Libya’s production by about 18-fold to around 100,000 bpd in 2011, output has been volatile. million to 1.3

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Mexico approves fracking to reverse sagging oil and gas production

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(Oil Price) – In a major U-turn in energy policy, Mexico has unveiled a 10-year plan to reverse a years-long decline in oil and gas production by tapping more unconventional resources through fracking. government data. However, Peña Nieto’s successor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, cancelled the contracts. and Mexico.

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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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Texas oil and gas jobs increased in May despite market turmoil, new report says

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TIPRO also highlights strong tax contributions by the state’s oil and gas industry that continue to offer essential support of government coffers and provide important funding for public services. In May, Texas energy producers paid $411 million in oil production taxes, according to the Texas comptroller’s office.

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

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The government of pro-market libertarian Javier Milei said it would appeal the ruling to “defend national interests.” 4 for shale oil, into a key global energy-producing region that would help bring in foreign currency needed to prop up the economy. .” 2 shale gas reserve and No. 2 shale gas reserve and No.

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EnerCom announces Liberty Energy and Baker Hughes as Keynote Speakers at the 30th annual EnerCom Denver – The Energy Investment Conference, August 17-20, 2025

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in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alberta and has held previously roles at Sanjel Corporation, Zodiac Exploration, and Pinnacle Technologies, specializing in hydraulic fracturing in unconventional reservoirs. At Liberty, he focuses on technology innovation, service quality, efficiency, and optimization. Ron holds a B.Sc.