Oil Research Group Welcomes New Member Without Fanfare
Published Date: 1/28/2025
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The Petroleum Environmental Research Forum (PERF) just added a new member, Project Navigator, Ltd., to their team working on environmental research in the oil industry. This update keeps their special legal protections against big lawsuits in place and means the group is still open for more members. No other changes were made, and these updates help keep their collaboration strong and safe.
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