A drone view of a pump jack and drilling rig south of Midland, Texas, United States. — Reuters/FilePPL official says project inspired by Abu Dhabi’s drilling.Company aims to complete island construction in February.PPL plans to drill as many as 25 wells on the island.Pakistan…
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