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According to , deepwater leader Petrobras has entered Ivory Coast. The Brazilian national oil company has signed contracts for eight deepwater blocks, expanding its footprint beyond its home country.

Nie has the details around these deals and the impact on the global deepwater sector in this week's Well Read.

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A is for AAPG, B is for bentonites, and C is for carbonatites. This week's Core Elements examines bentonites and carbonites, two minerals used extensively in the oil and gas industry.

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Dive into the geology behind two popular swimming holes near Austin, Texas: Barton Springs and Hamilton Pool. Alexandra Sloan gives recommendations for how to best enjoy one of the most renowned karst regions in North America, including where to stay and how to navigate Austin's endless array of memorable eats.

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Last week, BP fired its former chairman of the board, Albert Manifold, over alleged conduct and governance issues. The dismissal follows the British major's firing of former CEO Murray Auchincloss in December 2025. Current CEO Meg O'Neill took the helm in April.

What does BP's leadership shakeup say about the bigger picture of how executive and board positions are structured in oil and gas? Nie has the latest in this week's Well Read.

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What makes some geothermal systems in the Rocky Mountains more productive than others? New research highlights how fault geometry, slip tendency, and fracture permeability influence geothermal efficiency across 47 systems in 11 states. Sorkhabi breaks down the key points for you in Core Elements.

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Wade through the water-filled cave in Western Australia's Tunnel Creek National Park with exploration geologist Christin Schulz, avoiding crocodiles along the way 🐊. In this week's GeoLifestyle, she guides you through the best spots to stop along the Napier Range, a mountain range whose ridges are remnants of an ancient barrier reef that existed 350 million years ago.

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EV sales in 2025 reached record numbers in more than 100 countries, but challenges still remain within the market. Read key takeaways from the latest IEA report on global EV sales in this week's Well Read. Shangyou Nie has read and analyzed the entire 295-page document, so you don't have to.

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Only 1 week to go! Register now to join the conversations shaping the future of AI, data management, and digital transformation in energy.

Day 2’s afternoon session brings together leaders from Google Cloud, OpenAI, Oxy, AspenTech, and Enverus to explore one of the industry’s biggest challenges—and opportunities: building AI-ready data and workflows that actually scale.

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