Delayed or shelved exploration projects from offshore West Africa to the Canadian oil sands could lead to a supply crimp in the next few years if and when demand comes roaring back.

当市场需求卷土重来之时，西非海岸、加拿大油砂等开采项目的一度推迟和搁置也许会成为今后几年限制石油供应的一道软肋。

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The senior engineer also said that the Long March 9 will not be used solely for lunar missions, hinting that it will be required for other deep-space exploration projects.

高级工程师同样表示，长征九号运载火箭不单用于月球任务，这暗示着长征九号运载火箭也将用于其他深空探测工程。

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Geological exploration projects are different from ordinary construction projects, especially on larger cost control difficulty.

地质勘查项目不同于一般建设项目，成本控制难度较大。

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A committee considers projects in science and medicine,technology,exploration and discovery, the environment and cultural history.

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In a meeting held late Monday, the panel approved 25 oil and gas exploration projects.

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They have exploration projects in Myanmar and Vietnam, and a joint venture in Malaysia.

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Other services firms have gone further, taking small equity stakes in exploration projects.

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