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Karish Rebound Improves Energean’s BP Bid Prospects
Energean’s Karish rebound has lifted output and cash flow, strengthening its position as it pursues most of BP’s Egyptian portfolio.
Energean Output ('000 boe/d): Karish Rebound Lifts Q2 Group Output To 134,000 boe/d
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