Rystad: Global oil and gas investment is set to rise by 20% this year. In the United States, investment in shale is set to increase by 35%. Oil frontiers like Guyana, Brazil, West-Africa and Australia are also expected to see a major uptick in investment. Global oil and gas investment is set to rise by 20% this year, according to Rystad Energy , with growth driven by soaring oil prices and big money flowing into projects in Brazil, Guyana, West Africa and Australia, the Houston Chronicle reports. Earlier this year, Rystad had forecast 8% growth for 2022; however, with Brent consistently topping $110 and WTI flirting with the same levels, we are now witnessing the highest growth rate forecasts since 2008. In the United States, investment in shale is set to increase by 35%, with the Permian basin leading the way, Rystad said, while investment in deepwater offshore drilling […]