Nikkei Asian ReviewJapan extends Abu Dhabi oil concession for 40 yearsNikkei Asian ReviewState-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil and Inpex agreed to renew Japan's interests in the field when the current contract expires in March. It is the largest overseas …

MarketWatchOil extends advance as US stockpiles drop first time this yearWorldOil (subscription)HONG KONG (Bloomberg) -- Oil extended gains above $49/bbl as U.S. government data showed an unexpected fall in crude stockpiles, the first decline this year. Fu …