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ConocoPhillips to Buy Marathon Oil for $17.1 Billion

ConocoPhillips is buying Marathon Oil in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $17.1 billion as energy prices rise and big oil companies reap massive profits.

May 29, 2024
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John Hess Calls Investors to Back Chevron Deal Before Vote

John Hess is talking to directly with shareholders in a last-ditch effort to ensure enough support for a $53 billion takeover by Chevron Corp., according to people familiar with the matter.

May 23, 2024
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Big Oil Investigation Sent to Justice Department by Dems

Democrats are asking the Department of Justice to investigate major oil companies and their trade groups following a congressional probe.

May 22, 2024
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Oil Producers Flush With Cash Cut Reliance on Funding Markets

Last year, the demand for loans from fossil fuel companies fell 6% year-on-year and that followed a decline of 1% in 2022.

April 29, 2024
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US Reimposes Oil Sanctions on Venezuela

MIAMI — The Biden administration on April 17 reimposed crushing oil sanctions on Venezuela.

April 18, 2024
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US to Reimpose Venezuela Oil Ban Unless Maduro Acts Quickly

President Joe Biden’s administration intends to reimpose oil sanctions on Venezuela if Nicolas Maduro’s regime does not take steps to honor an agreement to allow a fairer vote in elections.

April 17, 2024
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OPEC Says Oil Needs Monitoring Amid Summer Demand

Oil will need to be closely watched in the coming months to ensure “a sound and sustainable market balance” during an expected surge in demand, OPEC said in its monthly oil market report.

April 11, 2024
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Energy Researcher: Peak Oil Won’t Happen Before 2030

Global oil demand won’t peak before the end of this decade due to underwhelming fuel economy standards and slowing adoption of electric vehicles in the U.S., energy researcher Enverus says.

April 10, 2024
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Exxon Confident Its Intent With Guyana Contract Will Prevail

Exxon Mobil Corp. is convinced its interpretation of intent in a Guyanese oil contract signed a decade ago will prevail in a landmark arbitration case against Chevron Corp.

March 22, 2024
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Schumer Calls on FTC to Probe Wave of Oil Company Mergers

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called on the Federal Trade Commission to open a full investigation into a wave of acquisitions in the oil and gas industry, arguing that the consolidation threatens competition and could lead to higher prices.

March 6, 2024