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Guyana seeks investor to develop offshore natural gas resources

Guyana's Ministry of Natural Resources has announced a request for proposals (RFP) from private companies for the design, finance, construction, and operation of essential gas infrastructure to support offshore developments in the South American nation. This initiative is part...

Stena Carron off to Spain for survey; will return to Guyana

Stena Drilling recently announced on LinkedIn that the Stena Carron, a dynamically positioned, harsh environment, ultra-deepwater drillship, has departed Guyana for Las Palmas, Spain. The vessel will undergo a Special Periodic Survey (SPS) in Spain. The SPS is a...

Trinity Exploration reports Q4 2023 sales of 2,736 bopd, optimistic despite slight dip in full-year volumes

Trinidad-based independent exploration and production (E&P) company, Trinity Exploration & Production has disclosed operational developments for the three months ending December 31, 2023 (Q4 2023).  The company detailed ongoing operations at the Jacobin-1 well, emphasizing safety measures and addressing challenges...

ExxonMobil sets new production records in Permian basin and Guyana, surpassing 20% growth in Q2 2023

ExxonMobil reported an achievement of record production from its projects in the Permian basin and Guyana during the second quarter of 2023. Surging beyond expectations, the company said its production levels witnessed a remarkable growth of over 20% compared...

U.S. warned not to slow down approvals of gas exports; could put European allies at risk

Mike Sommers, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the American Petroleum Institute (API) sounded alarm bells over President Joseph Biden’s mulled slowdown of liquefied natural gas (LNG) project approvals.  Reports indicate the Biden administration is re-evaluating the climate criteria it uses...

Development of Reg. 3 would have been curtailed without GAICO facility – Pres. Ali as US$30 million project commissioned 

The value created by GACIO’s US$30 million marine facility on the West Bank of Demerara was enormous, said Guyana President Irfaan Ali at the commissioning ceremony on Jan. 13.  Ali delivered the feature address at the event and said the...

Heavier Payara crude may be pricier than Liza’s due to Europe’s preference – S&P

The European market's evolving preference for crude oil, amidst changing global dynamics, has led to distinctions in the valuation of Guyana's crude exports, particularly between Liza, Unity Gold, and Payara crude. Felipe Perez, Head of Latin America Fuels and...

Due diligence on awardees being conducted to wrap up oil blocks awards – Jagdeo 

A verification process of the oil block awardees is being undertaken before the final sign-off, said Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on Jan. 11.  Asked for an update on the auction, Jagdeo shared that the firms were asked to submit additional...

“Ten-fold” increase in UK, Guyana trade shows eagerness of investors to tap South American market – envoy

Acting British High Commissioner, Greg Quinn recently pointed to the “ten-fold” surge in UK-Guyana trade, one he said reflects a keen interest from investors aiming to access the South American market. Quinn had previously served in the position from 2015...

Chevron, Staatsolie to host supplier forum for Suriname companies this month

As part of a wider effort to bolster the capabilities of Surinamese businesses, Chevron and Staatsolie are set to host a Supplier Development Program later this month. This initiative follows the successful 2023 Blue Wave Supplier Development Program launch,...

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Creativity, innovation at forefront as SBM Offshore Guyana-Monaco Mousetrap competition enters second year

The second leg of the Guyana-Monaco Mousetrap Car Grand Prix was held on April 19 at the Everest Cricket...