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

Oil & Gas 360º

Among the 19 specific industry sectors TIPRO uses to define the Texas oil and natural gas industry, Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations led in the ranking for unique job listings in May with 1,972 postings, followed by Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores (1,447) and Petroleum Refineries (824).

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The First Oil Well in the World – Bibi Heybat

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The success of the Bibi Heybat well attracted attention from entrepreneurs, engineers, and governments, and it sparked what could be considered the first true oil rush in world history. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Baku had become the beating heart of global oil production , producing more than half of the world’s oil by 1901.

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Rystad: New EU sanctions hit India's Nayara refinery

Oil & Gas Journal

The sanctions package imposes bans on exports of refined petroleum products derived from Russian crude, financial and shipping restrictions, and a dynamic price cap on Russian crude, a report form Rystad Energy noted. China has better leverage in this scenario, so the focus has shifted to India’s Nayara refinery.

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The Iberian green industrial opportunity: Carbon capture and storage

McKinsey

Including GVA from the manufacture of chemicals and chemical products, the manufacture of basic metals, and the estimated GVA in the cement and lime industry within the other nonmetallic mineral products sector in 2022 for Portugal and Spain. For example, the cement industry relies on the calcination process for cement production.

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Nigeria hires former CEO of Shell unit to lead state oil company

Oil & Gas 360º

and previously led Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Co. Kyari was the longest-serving CEO of the NNPC, which become a company in 2021 under a new petroleum law passed by the West African nations government. Bashir Ojulari will replace Mele Kyari as head of NNPC Ltd.

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IBBC Conference: Iraq Prioritises Gas Investment to Boost Growth

Iraq Business News: Oil & Gas

Iraq's Minister of Oil, Hayan Abdul Ghani, highlighted the government's commitment to gas investment as a key driver for economic and industrial development at the Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) Baghdad Conference on Monday. Achieving self-sufficiency in diesel and kerosene production. By John Lee.

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Nigeria Oil Industry Overview

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Recently, the Nigerian government demanded more than $60 billion in back royalties under a production sharing agreement with the supermajors operating in the country. History of oil in Nigeria Oil was first discovered in Nigeria in the mid-1950s after decades of fruitless exploration. How did this happen?

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