Into deeper water
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Major oil companies including Royal Dutch/Shell and ExxonMobil are investing heavily in new technological developments in ultra-deep-water exploration. This trend is driven by growing world demand for hydrocarbons and the need to slow down the self-depletion rate of oil reservoirs.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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Beckoning and rebuffing
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Libya's attitude to the US seems confusing, with unfriendly signals being followed closely by conciliatory noises. Libya has now given US oil firms a one-year deadline to use their oil concessions in Libya or lose them.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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The cost of power conservatism
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Mexico urgently needs a radical review of its energy policy and industry if it is to cope with rising energy demand. Part of the problem stems from bureaucracy and underinvestment at state oil monopoly Pemex.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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