Oil majors sacrifice reserve growth to keep shareholders paid

BusinessDay | 28-09-2026 06:03am |

International oil companies are changing their priorities by focusing less on increasing their oil reserves and more on maintaining shareholder payouts. This shift represents a departure from the industry's traditional emphasis on reserve growth as a key performance metric. The move comes amid pressure to deliver consistent returns to investors.

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