Oil companies lose steam in their search for oil and gas

Only 174 new oil and gas fields were discovered last year, the lowest level in 60 years, reports the Financial Times. The downward trend is partially attributed to the fact that major fields have become harder to find.
Photo: Nabil al-Jurani/AP/Polfoto/Arkiv
Photo: Nabil al-Jurani/AP/Polfoto/Arkiv
BY RITZAU FINANS

The oil companies' search for oil has slowed down. Only 174 new oil and gas fields were discovered last year, which is the lowest level in 60 years, reports the Financial Times.

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