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Frontera farm-in to Corentyne complete; Demerara, Berbice blocks relinquished

In narrowing their focus on the northern section of the Corentyne Block, the co-venturers have completed a farm-in agreement that increased Frontera Energy’s stake to 68% and decreased CGX Energy’s stake to 32%. CGX announced the completion last Wednesday. The farm-in...

24 Guyanese to get fast-tracked introduction to oil sector with GO-NDE’s new “Learn & Earn” training program

GO NDE Inc. has teamed up with Global Compliance Service Inc. to grant 24 Guyanese nationals an opportunity to fast-track their introduction to the oil and gas industry through its newly developed “Learn & Earn” Training program. GO NDE said...

Flooding market with foreign currency in response to “artificial shortage” could invite Dutch Disease – VP Jagdeo

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), a key advocate for the business community in Guyana, has complained in recent weeks of foreign currency shortage. This, it said makes conducting trade costlier. But Guyana’s Central Bank as well...

Exxon’s Kaieteur, Canje blocks will comply with new PSA terms – VP Jagdeo

As he maintained there will be no renegotiation of the Stabroek Block Production Sharing Agreement (PSA), Guyana’s Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has confirmed that nine other offshore blocks will be subjected to new terms which include a 10%...

“Great confidence” in Block 58’s Sapakara reservoir as resource estimate jumps to 600+ million – APA Corp.

Despite the uncertainty surrounding a final investment decision (FID) for Suriname’s Block 58, the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of partner APA Corporation, John Christmann expressed confidence in the Sapakara prospect. In fact, Christmann told investors that it would...

VEHSI owners in talks to expand artificial island for potential new clients

Director of the Vreed-en-Hoop Shore Base Inc. (VEHSI), Nicholas Deygoo-Boyer said the company is in talks with potential new clients to expand the acreage of the new artificial island in the Demerara River. “ got clients who are interested in...

Guyana, India MoU to pave way for crude sale agreement, exploration

Guyana and India are on the brink of inking a trailblazing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the energy sector. The document which is currently being reviewed by India’s Cabinet could allow for the purchase of Stabroek Block crude, capacity...

Stabroek Block partners spending GY$3.7 billion on new Berbice multi-purpose stadium

Construction on a new multi-purpose facility kicked off Friday at Palmyra, Berbice with a GY$3.7 billion (approximately US$17.7 million) contribution from the Greater Guyana Initiative (GGI), funded by the Stabroek Block partners. The facility is being built by Caribbean Green...

GCCI not clear on how foreign currency availability is determined – Bank of Guyana

In response to a stern show of disappointment from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on its handling of a supposed shortage of US currency in the country, the Bank of Guyana (BoG) noted that the business...

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...

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Hess reports 180% profit jump, driven by Payara start-up in Guyana

Hess Corporation reported a net income of US$972 million or US$3.16 per share for the first quarter of 2024,...