Industry History

Background on the market and technology shifts that shaped today's upstream business.

OPEC and the Modern Oil Price: A History

A concise history of OPEC, OPEC+, oil price shocks, oversupply cycles, COVID cuts, and post-2022 capacity constraints.

The Shale Revolution Explained

A clear history of the shale revolution, from horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to U.S. supply growth and capital discipline.

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