West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude prices are hovering around $59.57 per barrel, poised for a weekly gain. The market is currently supported by expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next week and escalating tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela.
Halliburton revealed, in a statement posted on its website recently, that Shannon Slocum has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and been appointed to the board of directors, effective January 1, 2026.
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What does “proven reserves” mean in the oil industry?
“Proven reserves” refers to the amount of oil that is reasonably certain to be recoverable under current economic and technological conditions.