Here is a classic example of how reader interpretation works and why wording is so critical.

Your wording:

They didnt say EXXON was walking, they said Exxon has recommended suspending ops in the well, which MAY mean Exxon is abandoning the project

Their wording:

has notified the Company of its recommendation to cease operations at
the Foldeak-1 well site after testing a portion of the Szolnok Formation.

Interesting how you changed cease to suspending. I don't know about you but suspending sure sounds a hell of a lot better than ceasing!

More details lead to less "interpretation" by the reader.....