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Petrel Resources Raises £250,000 for Iraq Oil Projects

Iraq Business News: Oil & Gas

The security situation in Iraq continues to improve, while an investment slow-down since 2014 has led to potential improvements on contract terms which should improve scope for development. The dramatic growth in North American fracked output between 2005 and 2014 is less of a concern for OPEC exporters.

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Nigeria Oil Industry Overview

Drillers

The country’s first field began producing in 1958 at a rate of 5,100 BPD. billion barrels of proven oil reserves as well as 5.675 trillion cubic metres of natural gas, which explains why the supermajors are not too tired of their problems in Nigeria. How did this happen? Exxon comes next: the U.S.

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Louisiana Department of Revenue Targets Energy Companies in Rash of Oil Severance Tax Audits

The Energy Law

According to one 2014 study, the total direct and indirect impact on the state is approximately $73.8 The value of the oil is the higher of: (1) The gross receipts received from the first purchaser, less charges for trucking, barging and pipeline fees, or (2) the posted field price. billion in taxes to the State, about 14.6%

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U.S. Fifth Circuit Greenlights Contribution Action for Purely Economic Damages Under Oil Pollution Act (OPA)

The Energy Law

Settoon arose out of a February 2014 collision on the Mississippi River near Convent, Louisiana. As a result of the collision, approximately 750 barrels of light crude oil discharged into the river. The aftermath of a spill event is often a chaotic, high pressure environment—one in which prompt, informed response is imperative.

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Oil revival plan put forth by Ecuador’s president falters amid re-election effort

Oil & Gas 360º

(World Oil) – Ecuador President Daniel Noboas plan to revitalize the nations biggest oil field is crumbling as he scrambles to secure re-election weeks before a runoff vote. Production from the nations top field has fallen 15% from a 2014 peak of 560,000 barrels a day.

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