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Oil, Gas Make Texas Big Draw for Foreign Firms

Since exploration and production of oil and gas in shale regions began surging around 2007, foreign companies have poured billions into mergers with American energy companies.

By Dave Fehling, Houston Public Media
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Chinese drilling pipe plant (TPCO America) in Gregory Texas
Credit: Dave Fehling / StateImpact Texas

Since exploration and production of oil and gas in shale regions began surging around 2007, foreign companies have poured billions into mergers with American energy companies. Read the full story at StateImpact Texas.

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