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Derek Rose

Karoon Energy looks to turn the page after 'tough' half

Americas-focused Australian oil and gas explorer Karoon Energy is looking to improve after a disappointing first half at its oil field off the coast of Brazil.

The Baúna floating oil rig had issues with reliability and safety, with one worker injured and another five near misses - four related to dropped objects that could have hurt someone and one involved helicopter birdstrike.

Baúna's production in the south Atlantic Ocean was down to 3.5 million barrels of oil equivalent from the six months to June 30, from 5.4 million barrels in the previous six months. 

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