The US independent saw output in itsinternational portfolio fall due to continued unrest in Libya, but boosted itsbottom line through significant cost decreases.

Net profit for the 12 months to the end ofDecember was $5.9 billion as against $4.6 billion in 2012.

Revenues were ahead at $24.46 billion ascompared with $24.17 billion as domestic production shot up by 9000 barrels ofoil equivalent per day.

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