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U.S. reports deepwater oil discovery in the Gulf of America

A report says Paleogene exploration has yielded deepwater oil following a U.S. breakthrough in the Gulf of America. No production volume or commercial timeline is provided.

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A major offshore discovery could affect future U.S. oil supply, investment and energy-market expectations, although its scale remains unclear.

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  1. Gulf of America Paleogene yields deepwater oil after US breakthrough ↗foxnews.com · Recorded source date: Sep 5, 2026, 6:31 PM UTC

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