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Upstream Midstream Downstream – What is the Difference?

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Upstream: Activities: Upstream refers to the exploration and production (E&P) phase of the oil and gas industry. It involves locating, surveying, drilling, and extracting crude oil and natural gas from underground reservoirs. Key Processes: Exploration, reservoir analysis, drilling, well completion, and production.