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Fight over ex-president marks Mexico's oil debate

Son of industry nationalizer Cardenas injects his father into heated debate.

LAST UPDATE : Aug 17, 2013, 10:38 AM EDT

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Genel Energy confirms big oil find in Kurdistan

The Anglo-Turkish company is successful in the first of five test wells it plans to drill this year confirming, even more, its strategic position in the controversial semi-autonomous region.

Published Date : Apr 11, 2013, 11:43 AM EDT

African Union: South Sudan to restart pumping oil

The deal will restart an oil industry that has been hamstrung by lingering tensions between the two Sudans.

LAST UPDATE : Mar 12, 2013, 11:16 AM EDT

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Chavez death brings hope, uncertainty to oil patch

Venezuela's oil production is poised to reverse a dramatic decline that has seen exports fall by nearly half during Hugo Chavez's time as president.

LAST UPDATE : Mar 06, 2013, 11:23 AM EST

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Ex-BP’s Hayward: from the Gulf of Mexico to Kurdistan

Tony Hayward, former CEO of the English company, today heads another oil firm, Genel Enrgy, the largest holder of oil reserves in Iraqi Kurdistan.

Published Date : Feb 28, 2013, 3:20 PM EST

Iran plans to build oil refinery in Pakistan

An Iranian semi-official news agency reports the plan in an effort to decrease international pressure on its oil industry.

LAST UPDATE : Feb 21, 2013, 5:40 PM EST

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South Sudan withdraws troops from border with Sudan

The troop withdrawal represents an important step toward resumption of oil.

LAST UPDATE : Jan 17, 2013, 1:30 PM EST

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