Upstream focuses on the first stage of the energy value chain, where exploration, drilling and production define the development of hydrocarbon resources. This section covers news on field discoveries, drilling campaigns, production projects, reservoir activity and the technical and financial decisions shaping upstream operations.
Coverage includes new exploration programs, offshore and onshore developments, production expansion, investment announcements and technological advances aimed at improving efficiency, recovery and operational performance. It also highlights regulatory frameworks, partnerships and strategic moves influencing resource development in key regions.
Through these stories, Upstream tracks the assets, operators and production initiatives shaping the supply base of the global oil and gas industry.
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Chevron confirms oil discovery at Bandit in the Gulf of Mexico
NOC and Eni confirm new offshore gas discovery in Libya
Aker BP starts production at the Symra field in the North Sea
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