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BHP Billiton to invest $2bn in Mad Dog Phase 2 project
BHP Billiton will spend US$2.2 billion for its share of the development of the Mad Dog Phase 2 project in the Gulf of Mexico.
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ExxonMobil Australia announces multi-million dollar investment in Altona Refinery
ExxonMobil Australia’s subsidiary Mobil Refining Australia (Mobil) has announced plans to expand Altona refinery’s capacity utilising locally produced crude to meet the region’s growing...
No permit, no problem – BHP Billiton plans to export US oil despite ban
Mining giant BHP Billiton has revealed plans to export ultra-light oil from the US without getting formal approval from Washington, testing the limits of...
Is the closure of the Brisbane refinery the beginning of things to come?
The recently announced closure of the Brisbane oil refinery delivered yet another hammer blow to the Australian manufacturing, signalling more shut-downs in the sector.
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What spending reveals about downstream consumer demand for manufactured goods
For manufacturers supplying consumer-facing markets, understanding demand conditions has become increasingly important in an environment shaped by cautious spending, rising costs and intense competition.
