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In oil-rich Iraq, a few women buck norms, don hard hats at rig sites
The women, both 24, are among just a handful who have eschewed the dreary office jobs typically handed to female petroleum engineers in Iraq
 "In oil-rich Iraq, a few women buck norms, don hard hats at rig sites")
Saudi Arabia plans to increase oil output amid recovery in prices
World's largest oil exporter plans to reverse recent unilateral production cut, signalling confidence in recovery
 "Saudi Arabia plans to increase oil output amid recovery in prices")
Exxon, Chevron CEOs discussed merger in early 2020, talks no longer active
The CEOs of ExxonMobil Corp and Chevron Corp held preliminary talks in early 2020 to explore combining the two largest US oil producers in what would have been the biggest merger of all time
 "Exxon, Chevron CEOs discussed merger in early 2020, talks no longer active")
Oil India makes natural gas discovery in Assam's Tinsukia
On testing, it produced gas at the rate of 115,000 standard cubic meters per day
 "Oil India makes natural gas discovery in Assam's Tinsukia")
Oil India Q2 net profit drops 42% to Rs 381 crore on blowout expense
Out of Rs 227.51 crore, Rs 134.12 crore has been booked during September quarter.
 "Oil India Q2 net profit drops 42% to Rs 381 crore on blowout expense")
ONGC invites bids to boost production in ageing oil and gas fields
All the oil and gas produced will belong to ONGC and anyone interested has until December 1, 2020 to respond
 "ONGC invites bids to boost production in ageing oil and gas fields")
Head versus heart
This is a false dichotomy, the Indian economy can be rebooted and the Covid-19 virus contained concurrently
 "Head versus heart")
OMCs on stronger wicket, oil producers stare at losses as crude plunges
Refiners like Reliance Industries may also see inventory losses adding pressure on already weak refining margins
 "OMCs on stronger wicket, oil producers stare at losses as crude plunges")
A responsible consumer
Strategic oil reserve is an important tool during ongoing crisis
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Top headlines: Steel firms struggle, state finances to take a hit, and more
From Uber and BigBasket joining hands to deliver essentials, oil producers seeking relief from govt to venture capitalists warning start-ups, Business Standard brings you top headlines of the day
 "Top headlines: Steel firms struggle, state finances to take a hit, and more")
Why equities will remain in favour
The global equity markets overall may prove directionless in 2020, but individual stocks still look capable of powering ahead. Investors will need to focus on stock-picking
 "Why equities will remain in favour")
OPEC+ faces 'major challenge' from competitors' surging output: IEA
"The OPEC+ countries face a major challenge in 2020 as demand for their crude is expected to fall sharply," the Paris-based agency said in a monthly report
 "OPEC+ faces 'major challenge' from competitors' surging output: IEA")
Oil producers start investing surplus across globe as economies turn around
India needs to convince them about return potential to attract that money
 "Oil producers start investing surplus across globe as economies turn around")
Oil producers consider extending output cuts
Half a dozen nations said more time is needed to drain swollen stockpiles
 "Oil producers consider extending output cuts")
