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November 11, 2024
Algeria’s National Agency for the Valorization of Hydrocarbon Resources (ALNAFT) showcased six high-potential onshore licensing opportunities and extensive data packages at African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies.
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November 10, 2024
The Republic of Congo (ROC) is preparing a new Gas Code to incentivize investment across the natural gas value chain. Concurrently, the country is preparing to launch its Gas Master Plan (GMP), serving as a roadmap for investing in the ROC’s gas sector.
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October 2024
Part 2: Since 1929, the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) has advocated for, protected and defended thousands of independent producers. As the association nears its 95th Annual Meeting in October, this second of two articles examines the last 30 years.  
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October 2024
Oil prices faced another dip in September, following a recovery in August levels.  Prices are expected to rise for October, when the final data are compiled.
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November 07, 2024
Western Energy Alliance today congratulated the newly re-elected president Donald J. Trump. The association of western oil and natural gas exploration and production companies also recognized Senator Steve Daines (MT) for his successful chairmanship of the National Republican Senate Committee flipping the U.S. Senate.
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November 06, 2024
Former President Donald J. Trump will be President again, come Jan. 20, 2025, after his historic comeback win in the U.S. presidential election of Nov. 5. World Oil Editor-in-Chief Kurt Abraham gives his take on what change the election results could bring for the oil and gas industry.
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November 06, 2024
The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) issued a statement congratulating President-elect Trump, and expressing belief that the benefits of American offshore energy production transcend political affiliations.
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November 06, 2024
The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) President and CEO Jeff Eshelman issued a statement on the results of the 2024 presidential election, congratulating Trump and expressing enthusiasm for Trump's commitment to energy leadership.
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November 06, 2024
The American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers have issued a statement congratulating President Trump on his election victory.
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October 2024
(WO) -- We’ve all heard plenty of evidence that U.S. operators continue to strive to drill more footage per well to maximize oil production, and World Oil research indicates that both goals are being achieved. That being said, the performance varies among some key states. 
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October 2024
(WO) – The Middle East has historically been an important contributor to the global oil and gas market, with numerous prolific reservoirs. Accordingly, analysts and investors expect to see some big changes over the next 12 months.
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November 05, 2024
Nighthawk Completion Services has received a majority investment and growth equity commitment from an investor group led by Bruce Ross, including Backcast Partners and certain energy service executives.
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November 04, 2024
(Bloomberg) – Some oil explorers are “not satisfied” with South Africa’s industry rules that were signed into law last month, according to a lobby group. The Upstream Petroleum Resources Development Act includes regulations for the ownership and development of oil and gas blocks.
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November 03, 2024
During its 95th Annual Meeting in Boca Raton, Fla., last week, the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) announced its new chairman for a two-year term while also revealing its first Chief Roughneck Award winner in five years. The two-day event hosted independent producers from across the U.S.
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November 01, 2024
(Bloomberg) — Exxon Mobil Corp. and Chevron Corp. beat analysts’ profit, output and sales estimates as rising oil production from the Permian Basin helped offset weaker crude prices.
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October 31, 2024
(Bloomberg) -- The U.K. government went no further in toughening up the tax regime for North Sea oil and gas producers than measures already announced, keeping capital allowances in the windfall tax following protests from the industry. 
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October 31, 2024
ADNOC Drilling announced a significant increase in third quarter 2024 revenue, driven by the company's expansion of onshore and offshore fleets, OFS expansion and joint-venture contributions. 
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October 29, 2024
(Bloomberg) — Israel refrained from striking Iran’s energy infrastructure in its long-awaited bombardment of the OPEC nation over the weekend, sending crude prices crashing, and turning many traders' options bets worthless
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October 29, 2024
(Bloomberg) — The National Petroleum Corp. of Namibia aims to triple its stake in future oil and gas projects to 30% as the southern African nation is set for a surge in activity following multiple offshore discoveries.
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October 28, 2024
(Bloomberg) — National oil companies tend to be more bloated and less efficient than their private-sector counterparts. Yet Petroleos Mexicanos, with a workforce of about 128,000, stands out even among its state-owned peers. 
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