
Sonatrach, Eni sign $1.35 billion production sharing deal
Total investments for exploration and development work in the so-called Zemoul El Kbar contractual perimeter are estimated at $1.35 billion, the statement said.
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APA curtails US natgas and NGL production in second quarter on weak prices
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