The American oil industry is thriving, with companies like Exxon Mobil and Diamondback Energy seeing record-level stocks due to increased profits from extracting more crude from shale rock in West Texas.
The industry's success is attributed to dropping the debt-fueled growth strategy post-2020, focusing on improved financial returns by reducing spending, cutting costs, and generating over $485 billion in free cash flow.
The recent high demand and prices for oil suggest a slower transition to renewable energy and electric vehicles, leading to a more extended and rocky path than anticipated by climate activists and world leaders.
The success of the oil industry is not solely due to market forces but also involves strategic financial decisions and cost-cutting measures, indicating a more stable and profitable future.
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