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M&A easier than E&P, but some exploration and appraisal still offers value

RISING exploration and project development costs, combined with long delays in bringing projects online, have forced oil companies to begin using cheque books rather than drill bits to boost reserves. <b>By PETER STRACHAN*</b>

Takeover offers for Hardman, Orchard and Queensland Gas Company would appear to be the tip of the iceberg and, more importantly, set valuation benchmarks for peer companies. With larger resource companies...

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