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Chevron Corp’s surprise $5 for oil producer Noble Energy should spell this year’s deal drought, setting a benchmark that will trigger more buys. The COVID-19 pandemic destroyed fuel demand and left dozens of energy companies without the prospect of drilling their way out of debt. They may now be more willing to entertain deals with the Chevron offer as a standard. Chevron agreed to pay $5 a barrel for Noble’s proved reserves.