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Chevron Raises Exploration Spending By 50%

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After years of focusing on growing exploration and production in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and the Permian shale basin, U.S. oil and gas supermajor Chevron returns to frontier exploration as it seeks to renew its portfolio with diverse opportunities globally.

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Chevron has increased its exploration spending by 50%, according to the article. After concentrating on exploration and production growth in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and the Permian shale basin, the company is returning to high-impact frontier exploration. Chevron says it aims to renew its portfolio…

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