Oil – Extension of the 4.5 billion barrel Franco field is confirmed by the latest discovery from Petrobras. The company is also looking to drive production growth with its prolific pre-salt prospects.
Oil – Although Chevron was fined $28 million and had its drilling rights in Brazil suspended for the recent offshore oil spill at their Frade field, some industry experts suggest the company will be able to avoid a long-term ban.
Oil – Oil companies are hoping this latest major find will provide further justification for speeding up the permit issuing process for deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.
Heavy Oil – Nexen Inc. (TSE: NXY) announces that it has signed an amended an ultra-deepwater semi-submersible drilling rig agreement with Ensco (NYSE:ESV).
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