July 11, 2007
2007 Capex
Worldwide exploration and production spending in 2007 will increase 13%, up from 9% estimated at 2006 year-end, according to the Lehman Brothers analysts James Crandell and Angeline Sedita. Total 2007 expenditures could reach $308 billion
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