China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) has emerged as the front runner to take over Iraq’s West Qurna-1 oilfield from Exxon ( XOM ), according to Reuters. XOM is giving up its stake in the giant
Continental Resources, Inc. ( CLR ) has completed the acquisition of 119,218 net acres in the Bakken field from Samson Resources Company for $649.3 million in cash, subject to post-close