drilling
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Chief executives and analysts say companies need to see the U.S. oil benchmark hover between $75 and $85 a barrel for several months before they consider amending their drilling programs.
But analysts and producers say only if prices stay above $80 for at least a year do they expect an increase in drilling.
From Los Angeles Times
Her trainer, drilling the models with the precision of a military sergeant when AFP visited, said many were like "newborn babies" when they started.
From Barron's
Sinha said Valor was inspired by U.S. shale drillers, who unearthed an abundance of domestic oil and natural gas from deposits that were always known but had been beyond the reach of profitable drilling.
In addition, three bulk carriers, two container ships, a tugboat, and an oil drilling vessel have reported explosions, strikes, or suspicious activity in the area.
From Barron's
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