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Does Oil & Gas Risk a Wave of Idle Iron?
If low oil prices persist, deferred decommissioning spend and accelerated shutdowns could create a new wave of "idle iron"—resulting in increased costs, risks, and external scrutiny.
If low oil prices persist, deferred decommissioning spend and accelerated shutdowns could create a new wave of "idle iron"—resulting in increased costs, risks, and external scrutiny.