Still plenty to discover
NPD publishes resource report – about 40 Johan Castberg fields to be found on the Norwegian shelf.
Oil & Gas
Increasing the volumes
Significant hydrocarbon potential in the vicinity of the eastern flank of the Brasse field, Faroe writes in a press release.
35% more energy needed in 2040
BP is once again looking into the crystal ball, all the way up to 2040, of which the results are presented in their most recent Energy Outlook.
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East Baghdad Super-Giant Field Under a Populated Area
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