Foley & Lardner·OIL & GAS

US oil capex plunges 49% as producers prioritize efficiency over growth

EY's latest benchmarking study shows the 30 largest US E&P companies achieved record production while cutting total capital spending nearly in half, raising questions about long-term reserve sustainability.

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