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UPDATE 2-Brent falls over 1 percent after Goldman forecasts lower prices

* Goldman sees little upside for $40 a barrel U.S.

U.S. remained world's largest producer of petroleum and natural gas hydrocarbons in 2014

(Tue, 07 Apr 2015) The United States remained the world's top producer of petroleum and natural gas hydrocarbons in 2014, according to EIA estimates. U.S. hydrocarbon production continues to exceed that of both Russia and Saudi Arabia, the second- and third-largest producers, respectively. For the United States and Russia, total petroleum and natural gas hydrocarbon production, in energy content terms, is almost evenly split between petroleum and natural gas.

UPDATE 2-Atlas considers asset sales, restructuring to survive iron ore crash

* Atlas to announce review outcome in two weeks, Lazard advises

Former JPM infrastructure exec starts alliance, draws CalSTRS

NEW YORK, April 7 (Reuters) - JPMorgan's former OECD Infrastructure Investment Fund Chief Investment Officer is starting an infrastructure alliance and has secured $500 million of commitments from investors including Californian pension giant CalSTRS, the partnership said on Tuesday.

Imperiled Gulf of Mexico whales eyed for federal protection

April 6 (Reuters) - The only resident group of whales in the Gulf of Mexico, a population numbering fewer than 50 animals off the Florida panhandle, has moved one step closer to possible federal protection under the U.S.

Oil prices fall as Goldman says prices have to remain low for months

* Goldman sees little upside for $40 a barrel US crude outlook

Petrobras to halt 5 drill rigs under contract with Schahin -filing

SAO PAULO, April 6 (Reuters) - Brazil's state-run oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA said on Monday it would halt five drilling rigs under contract with Schahin.

Baoli Bitumina Singapore plans to acquire small oil refineries in Russia

Baoli Bitumina Singapore, a joint enterprise of Baoli Asphalt and Bitumina companies, is planning to acquire small oil refineries in Russia's Far East, aimed to create a refinery grid.

Gazprom Neft expands collaboration with Petrovietnam

Gazprom Neft has signed series of agreements with Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam), strengthening their collaboration on joint oil and gas exploration, production and development projects.

Pertamina plans to scale down operation of some Indonesian oil refineries

Indonesia's state-owned oil and gas giant Pertamina is planning to reduce output of some of its crude-oil processing facilities, as part of its efforts to cut the operating costs.

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