A Chevron-led joint venture among several energy companies is spending billions of dollars in Kazakhstan to expand an oil field remarkable for its longevity, promise and risk. Source: NYT > Business – Stanley Reed and Nanna Heitmann
Indonesia Confronts, Belatedly, a Huge Oil Spill Near Jakarta
The true size of the July spill, which has left an inky stain across 12 miles of shoreline and upended livelihoods in a dozen villages, is still unknown. Source: NYT > Business – Muktita Suhartono
Putting a Positive Spin on Oil Exploration in the Arctic Refuge
The Trump administration pressed scientists for quick findings, dismissed bad news and revised a report in its push for lease sales, records show. Source: NYT > Business – Henry Fountain and Steve Eder
The Truth About Koch Industries
Christopher Leonard’s “Kochland” is a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look at how a family-run business in Kansas grew into an economic and political giant. Source: NYT > Business – Bryan Burrough
As Saudis and Indians Grow Closer, a $15 Billion Deal Blooms
Seeking new markets, the Arab kingdom plans to buy 20 percent of the oil-related businesses of India’s biggest company, Reliance Industries. Source: NYT > Business – Vindu Goel
Saudi Aramco Reports $47 Billion Earnings in First Half of 2019
The release was a first in the long history of the secretive state-owned oil company, which appears to be far more profitable than its peers. Source: NYT > Business – Stanley Reed