BP's gigantic oil platform lists after hurricane in Gulf
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BP PLC of the United Kingdom owns 75 percent of the world's biggest offshore-oil platform that was damaged by Hurricane Dennis in the Gulf of Mexico. "Thunder Horse" as the $1 billion structure is called was assessed for damages and for insurance purposes.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
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Saudis plan new oil wells to boost output capacity: move comes as response to worries on production, strong economic growth
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Saudi Arabian officials have announced that new oil fields will be brought on line this year that are expected to boost production volumes by about 800,000 extra barrels per day, an increase of nearly 8%.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2004
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