drilling
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‘But somebody knows,’ She looked directly at Torak, her eyes drilling into his.
From Literature
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Four bulk carriers, three container ships, a tugboat, an oil drilling vessel and a cargo ship also reported explosions, strikes or suspicious activity in the area to UKMTO.
From Barron's
Aging fields and volatile markets make drilling a tough sell, even with a path cleared for permitting.
From Los Angeles Times
Chief executives and analysts say companies need to see the U.S. oil benchmark hover between $75 and $85 a barrel for several months before they consider amending their drilling programs.
But analysts and producers say only if prices stay above $80 for at least a year do they expect an increase in drilling.
From Los Angeles Times
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