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US, Canada to Negotiate Boundary to Oil-Rich Arctic Seabed

The U.S. and Canada have agreed to begin negotiations over claims to an Arctic seabed that may be rich in oil and is of growing strategic importance as Russia and China ramp up their presence.

September 24, 2024
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OPEC’s Quick Fix Masks Bigger Worry: Too Much Oil Next Year

OPEC+ has staved off an oil surplus this year by deciding to restrain production a little longer. But the temporary fix won’t hold back the supply glut awaiting global markets in 2025.

September 6, 2024
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Exxon Seeks to Sell Conventional Permian Assets for $1B

Exxon Mobil Corp. is looking to sell a package of conventional oil assets in the Permian Basin as the company focuses on growing shale production.

August 27, 2024
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US Oil Dominance Hinges on Quiet Corner of New Mexico

Two New Mexico counties accounted for 17% of all onshore oil output in the contiguous U.S. last year.

August 26, 2024
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Marathon Investor Sues to Block ConocoPhillips Acquisition

A Marathon Oil Corp. shareholder sued to block its proposed acquisition by ConocoPhillips, claiming the $17 billion deal “significantly undervalues” the target company.

August 12, 2024
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Supreme Court to Consider Approval for Utah Rail Project

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed to consider reviving a critical approval for a railroad project that would carry crude oil and boost fossil fuel production in rural eastern Utah.

June 24, 2024
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IEA: China’s Binge on US Fuel Is Biggest Oil Demand Driver

Chinese purchases of a relatively niche type of fuel from the U.S. have been the single biggest contributor to global oil demand growth in recent years, the International Energy Agency said.

June 14, 2024
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Noble to Buy Rival Driller Diamond Offshore

Noble Corp., the world’s biggest offshore oil rig contractor by market value, agreed to buy its smaller rival Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc. in a deal valued at $1.6 billion.

June 10, 2024
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US Diesel Demand Hits 26-Year Seasonal Low in March

U.S. diesel demand plummeted to its lowest seasonal level in 26 years in March, driven by slowing economic growth.

May 31, 2024
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OPEC+ Works on Output Cut Accord That May Stretch Into 2025

OPEC+ is pressing on with informal talks aimed at finalizing an agreement on oil output cuts this weekend, officials said.

May 30, 2024