Exploration

ExxonMobil advances Goatfish-1 drilling in Southeast portion of Stabroek Block

ExxonMobil Guyana Limited on February 19, 2026 continued exploration drilling at the Goatfish-1 well site in the Stabroek Block, according to a notice issued by the Guyana Maritime Administration Department. The well is being drilled by the MODU Noble Sam...

NGL facility,  228 MW from Guyana’s Gas-to-Energy plant this year – Brassington

Winston Brassington, head of Guyana’s Gas-to-Energy Taskforce, said the Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) facility at Wales will be ready before year's end, while only part of the 300 megawatt (MW) power plant will deliver electricity this year. He provided the...

Suriname puts 60% of offshore basin on offer in new Staatsolie open-door program

Staatsolie launched its new Open-Door Offering this morning, creating new opportunities for exploration and production companies to enter the Suriname-Guyana Basin. The initiative was formally announced by Managing Director Annand Jagesar, who stated, “This initiative opens new opportunities for...

ExxonMobil, Shell lead high-impact exploration over five-year period as NOCs surge in 2024

ExxonMobil and Shell were the most active high-impact oil and gas explorers between 2020 and 2024, according to energy intelligence firm Westwood Global Energy Group, even as national oil companies (NOCs) surged ahead in 2024 to dominate both drilling...

ExxonMobil to appraise 2022 Barreleye discovery 

ExxonMobil is engaged in appraisal drilling operations at the Barreleye-2 well of the Stabroek Block.  The operation started on April 6, using the Stena Carron rig, and will conclude by July 31, Guyana’s Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) said in a...

Guyana-Suriname Basin, Brazil among busiest regions this year for high-impact drill campaigns

High impact exploration drilling is expected to remain stable in 2025, with 65-75 wells targeted for completion, compared to 69 in 2024. In this regard, South America could see 17 of these wells being drilled, making it the busiest...

Noble Developer to drill three wells offshore Suriname

Noble Corporation announced on Monday that it has entered an agreement with PETRONAS Suriname E&P B.V. for the high-specification semisubmersible rig Noble Developer to drill three wells offshore the South American country. Noble said the contract is expected to commence...

Exxon continues appraisal of Haimara gas discovery

ExxonMobil continues drilling at the Haimara-3 well, appraising its Haimara-1 gas discovery of 2019. Guyana’s Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) said the Stena Carron rig will be engaged in drilling at the Stabroek Block, with the operation set to conclude by...

Shell plans new offshore drilling in Suriname’s Block 65

BG International Limited (Shell) is seeking approval from Suriname’s National Environment Authority (NMA) to conduct an exploration drilling program in Block 65, formerly Block 54. This program involves drilling up to four wells, starting with the Araku Deep-1 well,...

Guyana oil success rooted in high risks, partnerships, and innovation – Liam Mallon

In a candid discussion with Hart Energy, President of ExxonMobil Upstream Company and Vice President of Exxon Mobil Corporation, Liam Mallon, provided a detailed account of Guyana’s journey to becoming a major oil producer. Mallon outlined the inherent risks...

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Guyanese women encouraged to explore oil and gas career opportunities at upcoming Women in Energy job fair

Over 200 women are expected to benefit directly from the Women in Energy job fair and supplier workshop to...