upstream
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“Energy security, rising demand for AI and emerging opportunities across growth markets are creating new opportunities across our energy upstream, energy infrastructure and industrial end markets,” Chief Executive Lorenzo Simonelli said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
"There are no more fish. They can't swim upstream," said fisherman Putta Muansaen, 67, who travelled overnight from northeastern Ubon Ratchathani province.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Over the last three years, negotiators repeatedly held talks to try to reach a seven-state agreement to take less water, but the three downstream states, California, Arizona and Nevada, deadlocked with the four upstream states.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
The Malaysia Offshore Support Vessel Owners’ Association expects stronger demand as upstream activity expands in Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah, he notes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
He selected the upstream, or north, side, a poor choice because the morning sun and its reflection off the river would be in his face.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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