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  1. USGS: 7.4B Barrels of Oil Possible in ND, Mont.

    Tue, 30 Apr 2013

    barrels in Montana. Estimated South Dakota production was near non-existent, according to the study. Geologists and oil companies have mixed opinions whether the Three Forks is a separate oil-producing formation or if it acts as a trap, catching oil

  2. BP Replacement Cost Profits More Than Triple

    Tue, 30 Apr 2013

    The replacement cost figure omits gains or losses in inventories, making it similar to net profit figures used by U.S. oil companies . BP's non-replacement cost net profit was $16.6 billion against $5.7 billion this time last year. Group CEO Bob

  3. Apple, Netflix Make Case for Staying Private

    Sat, 27 Apr 2013

    Apple is the most profitable technology company in the world, and trails only two banks in China and a handful of energy or oil companies on Fortune's Global 500 list of most profitable companies. With a whopping net profit margin of nearly 24 percent and

  4. UK in Dark Mood as New Recession May Be Confirmed

    Wed, 24 Apr 2013

    wants to hear: Depression. Welby has unusual standing in the world of money because in a previous life he served as an oil industry executive and now sits on the parliamentary banking standards committee. He told an audience at the heart of government

  5. UK in Dark Mood as New Recession May Be Confirmed

    Wed, 24 Apr 2013

    wants to hear: Depression. Welby has unusual standing in the world of money because in a previous life he served as an oil industry executive and now sits on the parliamentary banking standards committee. He told an audience at the heart of government

  6. EU Lifts Syria Oil Embargo to Bolster Rebels

    Mon, 22 Apr 2013

    gas production technology, and investments in the Syrian oil industry , the EU said in a statement. Any export or investment initiatives national budget. Since the start of the uprising, Syria's oil industry has faltered as the rebels have captured many of the country's

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  1. EU Lifts Syria Oil Embargo to Bolster Rebels

    Mon, 22 Apr 2013

    gas production technology, and investments in the Syrian oil industry , the EU said in a statement. Any export or investment initiatives Syria have not been targeted by the sanctions. But Syria's oil industry has faltered since the start of the uprising as the rebels

  2. News Summary: Energy Rebound Lifts Stocks

    Mon, 22 Apr 2013

    OIL FUELS REBOUND: The stock market got a lift from oil companies Monday as the price of crude rebounded after a big sell-off last week. Bargain hunters helped push up energy stocks in the Standard

  3. Experts: West Africa Piracy Takes Root in Nigeria

    Sat, 20 Apr 2013

    research fellow at Nigeria's Center for Strategic Research and Studies, said those militants have the knowledge of the oil industry that makes it possible for them to hijack oil tankers and steal their cargo. He also said it appeared "state actors" had

  4. Diplomats: EU Set to Ease Syria Oil Embargo

    Fri, 19 Apr 2013

    that it was still unclear when and how much crude could be exported, due to the volatile security situation. Syria's oil industry has been breaking down as the rebels have captured many of the country's oil fields, with wells aflame and looters scooping

  5. President Obama's Weirdest New Taxes

    Fri, 12 Apr 2013

    past four years: taxing higher incomes by capping itemized tax deductions, rolling back domestic-production credits for oil companies , instituting the "Buffett Rule" of a 30 percent minimum tax rate for people making over $1 million in a year, and taxing

  6. The Note: Next Week's Senate Scramble

    Fri, 12 Apr 2013

    past four years: taxing higher incomes by capping itemized tax deductions, rolling back domestic-production credits for oil companies , instituting the "Buffett Rule" of a 30 percent minimum tax rate for people making over $1 million in a year, and taxing

  7. New Bounce for 401(k) Funds

    Fri, 29 Mar 2013

    the Obama administration that calls for less sulfur in gasoline and stricter rules to reduce soot and other particles. An oil industry study says the proposed rule could raise gas prices by up to 9 cents a gallon. The EPA disputes that claim, arguing the

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  1. Kendal Heath Describes Chaos After Explosions at Boston Marathon

    Mon, 15 Apr 2013

    because were there in the first seconds. But hand out my brother my eyes were watching out right at the corner Hereford and oil industry registered runners a left for the finish line. And as they are watching all need you here. And a large explosion and white

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    brother my eyes were watching out right at the corner Hereford and oil industry registered runners -- -- a left for the finish line. And as they are watching all -- need you here. And --
  2. The Price of Clean Air: Lowering Car Pollution May Raise Gas Prices

    Fri, 29 Mar 2013

    in the price of a gallon of gasoline? Here's abc's senior national correspondent jim avila. Reporter: The american oil industry , ofits of more than $300 billion over the last five years, says big oil and the nation's drivers cannot afford to pay

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    of gasoline? Here's abc's senior national correspondent jim avila. Reporter: The american oil industry , ofits of more than $300 billion over the last five years, says big oil and the nation's drivers cannot afford to pay
  3. World News 3/29: North Koreans Chant 'Death to US Imperialists' at Mass Rally

    Fri, 29 Mar 2013

    cents in the price of a gallon gasoline in years to come. Here's ABC's senior national correspondent Jim The American oil industry net profits of more than 300 billion dollars over the last five years says big oil and the nation's drivers cannot afford

    Oil Industry found at 8:39

    years to come. Here's ABC's senior national correspondent Jim -- The American oil industry -- net profits of more than 300 billion dollars over the last five years says big oil and the nation's drivers cannot
  4. World News (3.23.13)

    Sat, 23 Mar 2013

    ladylike I want to be locked them. and hand as his wife of 25 years on the table is his 68% stake in Continental Resources the oil companies she helped him build. This was a lawyer and economist. That's a bit combination. Without a pre nup this becomes the

    Oil Companies found at 14:58

    years on the table is his 68% stake in Continental Resources the oil companies she helped him build. This -- was -- a lawyer and economist. That's a bit combination. Without a pre nup this becomes
  5. New Cabinet Nominees to Tackle Budget, Climate Change

    Mon, 4 Mar 2013

    gonna have to come out with these that's going to cause some controversy in Washington of course Republicans in the big oil companies energy companies are opposed. What also have to see what they do about fracking this is becoming a more controversial practice

    Oil Companies found at 13:47

    to cause some controversy in Washington of course Republicans in the big oil companies energy companies are opposed. What also have to see what they do about fracking this is becoming a more controversial practice. It's
  6. Gulf Oil Industry Safe From Gustav

    Wed, 3 Sep 2008

    category two and three hurricanes. What's the inspections are completed they'll start turning the platforms back on the oil companies say it will likely take weeks before they get everything back up and running. With the money minute I'm Lindsey Davis

    Oil Companies found at 0:47

    the inspections are completed they'll start turning the platforms back on the oil companies say it will likely take weeks before they get everything back up and running. With the money minute I'm Lindsey Davis ABC
  7. Oil Industry Grilling

    Wed, 21 May 2008

    more than 36 dollars a barrel and hit yet another record today. Gas is up by 68 cents today the captains of the nation's oil industry were once again called before congress to answer for the record price of the pump. And their record profits here's ABC's

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    Gas is up by 68 cents today the captains of the nation's oil industry were once again called before congress to answer for the record price of the pump. And their record profits here's ABC's Gigi
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