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Russia signs exploration deal with Exxon

Al Jazerra -- Exxon Mobil Corp and Russian partner Rosneft have signed an agreement that will give the US company exploration access to an additional 606,000 sq kilometres in the Russian Arctic. A separate agreement will give Rosneft the opportunity to acquire a 25 percent interest in the Point Thompson unit on Alaska's North Slope.

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Submitted Feb 14, 2013 By: Teslukbla

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,650 Points:1,612,445 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 19, 2013 3:55:25 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse is that why local prices went up by 21 cents / gallon for regular unleaded today/
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,650 Points:1,612,445 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 17, 2013 10:01:56 PM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse jrs: it's not. But then, who cares as long as Exxon gets to be the top leader on the stock market?
jrs4125 Champion Author Indiana Posts:2,773 Points:594,670 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Feb 15, 2013 5:27:47 AM Ignore jrs4125 Report Abuse How can this be good for the US consumer?
remay Champion Author Houston Posts:6,978 Points:2,119,565 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Feb 15, 2013 4:53:11 AM Ignore remay Report Abuse Hope it is worth it...
kgbellman Champion Author Ann Arbor Posts:2,728 Points:734,765 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2013 11:22:35 PM Ignore kgbellman Report Abuse Do it safely
SkooterG Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,359 Points:330,085 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2013 5:28:21 PM Ignore SkooterG Report Abuse I would NOT trust the Russians.
tankumo Veteran Author Vancouver Posts:399 Points:70,050 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2013 11:51:54 AM Ignore tankumo Report Abuse Russia can change its heart anytime, I am not sure why Exxon wants to do business with Russia. Alternatively Exxon should go to Australia, they got another Saudi worth of oil in the ground that needs more exploration.
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:34,319 Points:2,374,295 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2013 9:04:43 AM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse why not deal with the best ?
Tommyguns45 Sophomore Author Illinois Posts:220 Points:135,440 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2013 7:17:15 AM Ignore Tommyguns45 Report Abuse I can see a Russian oil well from Alaska
amerk73 Champion Author Dallas Posts:7,060 Points:1,623,905 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2013 6:02:10 AM Ignore amerk73 Report Abuse good for both
bar1035 Champion Author Charlotte Posts:9,172 Points:1,300,170 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2013 5:56:12 AM Ignore bar1035 Report Abuse The Russians on the North Slope of Alaska. And you were worried about he environment before..
danny999 Champion Author Florida Posts:8,738 Points:1,641,985 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2013 5:37:17 AM Ignore danny999 Report Abuse IN BED WITH THE ENEMY.
mastermariner Champion Author Texas Posts:4,266 Points:496,650 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2013 5:30:05 AM Ignore mastermariner Report Abuse Good for Russia
RockCity Champion Author Denver Posts:7,926 Points:1,430,035 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2013 5:27:14 AM Ignore RockCity Report Abuse Might as well foul up their environment, don't ya think?
Eagle3236 Champion Author Missouri Posts:1,163 Points:212,100 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2013 4:57:42 AM Ignore Eagle3236 Report Abuse HOPE THIS WORKS OUT!
USMCturtlehead Champion Author Lexington Posts:2,044 Points:106,625 Joined:Feb 2013	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2013 3:57:06 AM Ignore USMCturtlehead Report Abuse Good luck Exxon! Hopefully plenty of oil is discovered in a more stable area than the Middle East.
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WEB0153 All-Star Author Maryland Posts:809 Points:158,725 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2013 2:03:29 AM Ignore WEB0153 Report Abuse Hope this doesn't backfire!
kgbellman Champion Author Ann Arbor Posts:2,728 Points:734,765 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2013 1:01:46 AM Ignore kgbellman Report Abuse The word is safety
TIGERPAW46 Champion Author Florida Posts:7,141 Points:1,358,605 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2013 12:53:55 AM Ignore TIGERPAW46 Report Abuse Hope they have better inspection officials.
OuttaOfGAS Veteran Author Illinois Posts:449 Points:123,480 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2013 12:46:25 AM Ignore OuttaOfGAS Report Abuse hope this pans out well and not back fire on USa?!!
charg3rguy1991 All-Star Author Greensboro Posts:769 Points:245,600 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2013 12:46:23 AM Ignore charg3rguy1991 Report Abuse k
hybridaholic Champion Author Appleton Posts:8,380 Points:1,558,740 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2013 12:34:59 AM Ignore hybridaholic Report Abuse They want our expertize so they can copy it.
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BEngr Champion Author Illinois Posts:6,727 Points:1,582,940 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2013 12:26:22 AM Ignore BEngr Report Abuse That is big business at its finest. Even though our governments don't like sharing natural resources, big business has found a way to share the cost of exploring & developing some resources.
Matt G Champion Author Boston Posts:4,543 Points:2,775,865 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2013 12:25:29 AM Ignore Matt G Report Abuse And throws the USA under the bus
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PetroScopper Champion Author Houston Posts:6,634 Points:1,552,840 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2013 12:06:22 AM Ignore PetroScopper Report Abuse Good, I am glad to see the big boys working together! However, I don't think it means much for the American consumer though.
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