Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Costa Rica Says No To Oil Exploration, Vietnam and Nicaragua Begin Within Weeks


"Costa Rica President Says No to Oil Exploration"
President Oscar Arias this week has affirmed his commitment against oil exploration in Costa Rica. Speaking in front of the Legislative Assembly Monday afternoon to promote a bill regarding rural aqueducts....Complete Story

"PetroChina Sees `Severe Challenges' Ahead After Drop in Profit Last Year"
PetroChina Co., the world’s second- largest company by market value, said it faces “severe challenges” this year after refining losses and a slump in crude oil prices led to its first annual profit drop since 2001....Complete Story

"Exxon, Chevron Count $40 Billion Nightly to Protect Cash From Bank Crisis"
Exxon Mobil Corp. and Chevron Corp., their coffers swollen by last year’s record oil prices, are maneuvering to preserve a combined $40 billion in cash amid a global financial crisis that roiled the banking system....Complete Story

"Nicaragua, Vietnam Ink Oil Deal"
Vietnam will begin prospecting for oil in Nicaragua within four weeks, according to an agreement signed here between both countries´ state run companies....Complete Story

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