LLOG Exploration Company LLC
01/09/2026 | Press release | Archived content
Why Murphy Oil Is Looking Beyond US Shale for Growth
ExpandMurphy Oil is doubling down on international exploration in Vietnam and West Africa to secure growth and future inventory. (Shutterstock)
January 09, 2026 06:18 PM CST
Key Takeaways
- Murphy pursues scale through Vietnam and West Africa.
- International exploration offers long-term upside.
- Eagle Ford, U.S. Gulf, Onshore Canada businesses add inventory.
U.S. E&Ps have increasingly retrenched to domestic shale while the number actively exploring overseas has dwindled. One notable holdout remains Murphy Oil.
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