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Chinas state energy company CNOOC said today it had discovered a new oilfield in the South China Sea that could contain over 100 million tons of crudeoil, equal to around 733 million barrels. Dubbed Huizhou 19-6, the field is located some 100 miles offshore the province of Shenzhen.
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(World Oil) – bp has received final government ratification for its contract to invest in the redevelopment of several giant oilfields in Kirkuk, in the north of Iraq. This is an enormous opportunity as we grow bps oil and gas business and fully aligned with our strategy of strengthening our upstream portfolio.
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His earlier experience includes field operations, engineering, and human resources across North America, South Asia, and the Middle East. Gatti served on the Board of Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. from 2018-2024.
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