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In 2018, the company was denied drilling permits in Brazil's sensitive Foz do Amazonas basin. Major Shareholders Click here for the late st data. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. In 2005 the company paid out €5.2 Total to pay $2.9 agreed to pay $2.9
In 2018, the company was denied drilling permits in Brazil's sensitive Foz do Amazonas basin. Major Shareholders Click here for the late st data. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. In 2005 the company paid out €5.2 Total to pay $2.9 agreed to pay $2.9
In 2018, the company was denied drilling permits in Brazil's sensitive Foz do Amazonas basin. Major Shareholders Click here for the late st data. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. In 2005 the company paid out €5.2 Total to pay $2.9 agreed to pay $2.9
In 2018, the company was denied drilling permits in Brazil's sensitive Foz do Amazonas basin. Major Shareholders Click here for the late st data. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. In 2005 the company paid out €5.2 Total to pay $2.9 agreed to pay $2.9
In 2018, the company was denied drilling permits in Brazil's sensitive Foz do Amazonas basin. Major Shareholders Click here for the late st data. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. In 2005 the company paid out €5.2 Total to pay $2.9 agreed to pay $2.9
In 2018, the company was denied drilling permits in Brazil's sensitive Foz do Amazonas basin. Major Shareholders Click here for the late st data. Political Influence Open Secrets - Tracks corporate lobbying of US politicians. In 2005 the company paid out €5.2 Total to pay $2.9 agreed to pay $2.9
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