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“There is no free market for oil.”

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T. Boone Pickens, born on May 22, 1928, is an American financier renowned for his investments in the energy and natural resources sectors. He is particularly known for his investments in natural gas and wind energy. Pickens has extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, having founded Billionaire Energy Corporation and becoming a billionaire in the 1970s. more

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