Shell wants to extend the life of its oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. It's reviving an old technique.

The move comes as offshore operators seek to make existing wells more efficient as oil prices continue to flag.

Houston oil giants lead $300 million Gulf lease sale as new deepwater play heats up

Oil and gas companies spent $300 million in bids on more than 1 million acres, a decline of around 27% compared to the last ...

First of 30 oil lease sales planned for Gulf of Mexico draws $300 million from companies

Oil companies have offered $300 million for drilling rights in the Gulf of Mexico in the first offshore lease sale for the ...
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Tropical disturbance has entered the Gulf of Mexico. How close to Texas will it get?

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the Gulf of Mexico for the second week in a row as another troubling area of low pressure moves west toward Texas. Much like a similar tropical disturbance ...
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Tropical cyclone development in Gulf could soak parts of Texas, including Houston

The NOAA's National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued its afternoon report on Tuesday updating its guidance on Invest 93L, a disorganized tropical disturbance currently making its way over the Florida ...

Shell says output at two Gulf of Mexico offshore platforms temporarily shut in

Oil major Shell said output at two of its offshore platforms in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico has been temporarily shut due to a ...