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Global Oil and Gas Discoveries Hit 40-Year Low as Investment Cuts Bite

New oil and gas field discoveries in 2025 fell to 19, the lowest since 1980, with discovered volumes down to a tenth of the 2013 peak, per Global Energy Monitor data. This reflects sustained upstream investment cuts by energy companies, which could tighten future supply and support prices. The trend is confirmed but its market impact is medium-term, with uncertainty over how quickly demand adjusts.

Valor Econômicoabout 11 hours agoCredibility 44%View source

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Mosaic Score7.4
Confidence0.7
Significance0.8
Source credibility0.4

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#oil#gas#discoveries#investment#supply#exploration
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