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US Revokes Venezuela Operation License of French Oil Giant M&P, Sparks International Debate

French oil company M&P confirms the US revocation of its Venezuela operation license, part of a broader OFAC initiative. Venezuela rejects the decision as illegal, vowing to mainta...

US Revokes French Oil Giant M&P's License in Venezuela Amid Geopolitical Tensions

French oil company M&P confirms the US revoked its Venezuela operation license, part of a broader OFAC initiative. Venezuela dismisses the action as illegal, pledging continued coo...

Shell Announces Major Shift: Boosting Shareholder Payouts and Slashing Expenditures

Shell plc announces a strategic increase in shareholder distributions to 40-50% of cash flow, alongside a commitment to cut spending and boost efficiency, aiming for leadership in ...

US Oil Rig Count Holds Steady at 486: A Sign of Market Stability?

The US oil rig count remains unchanged at 486, indicating market stability despite an annual decrease. Analysts are watching for impacts on global oil prices and future investments...

Chevron Announces Major Global Workforce Reduction to Save Up to $3 Billion

Chevron plans to reduce its global workforce by 15%-20% as part of a cost-saving strategy aiming to save up to $3 billion. The layoffs, starting this year and mostly completed by 2...

US Oil Rig Count Sees Slight Increase to 480, Reflecting Market Resilience

The US oil rig count increased by one to 480, indicating market resilience. The total rig count is now 586, up by 4 from last week but down by 37 year-over-year. Canada's oil rig c...

US Oil Rig Count Dips Slightly: Baker Hughes Reports a Decrease to 478

The latest Baker Hughes report indicates a slight decrease in the US oil rig count to 478, with a significant annual drop of 19 rigs, highlighting the evolving dynamics of the US o...

US Oil Rig Count Dips Slightly: Baker Hughes Reports a Decrease to 480

The latest Baker Hughes report reveals a slight decrease in the US oil rig count to 480, with a notable annual drop of 19 rigs, reflecting the dynamic nature of the oil industry.

US Oil Rig Count Sees Modest Increase: What Does This Mean for the Industry?

The number of oil rigs in the United States increased by five to 482 in the week ending December 6, according to Baker Hughes. The US gas rig count rose by two to 102, while the to...