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CGX encounters hydrocarbons in shallow zones of Wei-1 well, deeper horizons up next

The first round of drilling at CGX Energy’s Wei-1 prospect in the Corentyne Block has yielded positive results. Drilling commenced at Wei-1 late January with the Noble Discoverer. In an update on March 2, CGX reported that the first prospective geologic...

Relinquished portion of Stabroek Block for gov’t-to-gov’t partnerships – VP

Guyana’s Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo says ExxonMobil Guyana is set to relinquish a portion of the 6.6 million acres Stabroek Block and this will be used to facilitate the government’s planned direct partnerships. “Next year, ExxonMobil will have to...

Exxon launches probe after crane topples at construction site for new Guyana HQ

ExxonMobil Guyana said a crane toppled at around 10 a.m. Thursday while lifting a container, at the Ogle site where the company’s new Guyana office centre is being built. No one was injured in the incident, nor was there any...

Business group bemoans shortage of US currency in world’s fastest growing economy

The “lack of action” by the Bank of Guyana (BoG) in addressing the supposed shortage of United States (US) currency in the country has irked dissatisfaction from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI). In a statement on March...

Prosperity FPSO is 8th by water depth in SBM Offshore’s ultra-deepwater fleet

Guyana’s newest Stabroek Block floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel - the Prosperity - is ranked eight by water depth in SBM Offshore’s ultra-deepwater fleet. In fact, at 1,900 metres, it will be moored at the deepest parts of...

Petrobras seeking to replicate Guyana’s exploration success offshore Brazil – Rystad energy

Petrobras is looking to focus its exploration efforts on the potential of the equatorial margin later this decade, Rystad Energy said, with hopes to replicate the unprecedented success at Guyana’s Stabroek Block. The basins that Brazil’s state explorer is expected...

Azule Energy awards US$7.8 billion in contracts for upstream Angola project

Azule Energy said its wholly owned subsidiary Eni Angola SPA (Eni), and the partners in the Block 15/06, Sonangol P&P and SSI Fifteen Limited, have awarded the main contracts for the development of the Agogo Integrated West Hub (AIWH)...

Total targets mid-year to confirm resources for development project offshore Suriname

By mid-year 2023, Block 58 operator TotalEnergies SE expects to confirm the desired estimated resources to kickstart production offshore Suriname, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Patrick Pouyanné said. This could result in another delay of the long-awaited Final Investment...

Trinidad commissions country’s first low exhaust tug

The National Energy Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago commissioned the country’s first low exhaust tug on Tuesday, during a ceremony at Hyatt Regency in Port of Spain.  The new 60-ton bollard-pull tug, named National Energy Resilience, is International Maritime Organisation...

No decision yet on next Orinduik Block well, but analysts expect Amatuk

Eco Atlantic’s recent financial report indicates that the partners responsible for developing the Orinduik Block offshore Guyana, have not decided on their 2023 target. Eco Atlantic said they continue to work towards identifying the optimal drilling target at the Tullow...

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Guyana charters 36 MW powership to meet increased power demand for next two years – GPL

State electricity company, Guyana Power and Light (GPL) has entered into a two-year contract with Urbacon Concessions Investments, W.L.L...