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Big US oil companies reveal massive payments to foreign governments

In 2023, major U.S. energy firms paid $42 billion to foreign governments, six times more than domestic payments, revealing transparency issues regarding taxation and resource extraction profits.

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U.S. stocks mixed at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.33%

U.S. stocks were mixed, with the Dow reaching a new high. Key sectors fluctuated, with significant gains in oil and losses in technology stocks.

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Texas approves plan to boost oil and gas drillers' power grid access

The Texas commission approved the Permian Basin Reliability Plan to expand power grid infrastructure, addressing rising electricity demand from oil and gas industries in the region.

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Texas approves plan to boost oil and gas drillers' power grid access

The Texas commission approved a plan to enhance power grid infrastructure for the Permian Basin, aiming to support rising electricity demand from the oil and gas industry.

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FTC bars Hess CEO from Chevron board seat as condition of deal, say sources

U.S. regulators prohibit Hess CEO from a board seat in Chevron's $53 billion acquisition, reflecting an ongoing crackdown on large oil mergers amid asset disputes.

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Factbox-Hurricane Helene prompts US Gulf Coast energy facilities to scale back operations

Hurricane Helene prompts significant evacuation and operational shutdowns among Gulf Coast energy facilities, leading to substantial disruptions in oil and natural gas production.

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U.S. stocks mixed at close of trade; Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.70%

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FTC set to greenlight Chevron's $53 billion buy of oil rival Hess, sources say

Chevron's acquisition of Hess may soon be approved by the FTC, facing a challenge from Exxon concerning Guyana asset rights, delaying closure until 2025.

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FTC set to greenlight Chevron's $53 billion buy of oil rival Hess, sources say

The FTC is likely to approve Chevron's $53 billion acquisition of Hess, despite Exxon's challenge. The merger is part of a wave of consolidation in the oil sector.

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Chevron transports non-essential personnel from Gulf of Mexico sites due to tropical disturbance

Chevron is evacuating nonessential staff from Gulf of Mexico facilities due to a tropical disturbance, but production remains unaffected.