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Early statements show Noble earned US$140-150 million in Q4 2022

Noble Corporation said its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2022 are expected to be between US$140 million and US$150 million. This was revised downward from the previous outlook of US$155 million and US$175 million. The reduction is primarily...

TT Chamber apologises for map of Stabroek Block overlapping into Venezuela

The Trinidad and Tobago Energy Chamber has issued an apology after a map displayed during its Energy Conference this week showed a portion of Guyana’s Stabroek Block extending over the Guyana/Venezuela border. The Chamber said the “erroneous” map was developed...

“Guyana is Jamaica’s economic hinterland” – Investment Minister, as delegation in country to explore opportunities

The best of Jamaican businesses are currently scouting investment opportunities in Guyana, a country their Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Aubyn Hill described as Jamaica's “natural economic hinterland.” Hill is leading the delegation of over 45 private sector companies,...

First draft of Guyana’s new model PSA expected in February

Come February 2023, Guyana will make public the first draft of its new model Production Sharing Agreement (PSA), said Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh. “We have announced the main elements of a new fiscal framework, which will form the basis...

GAICO to dredge Berbice channel as work on CGX’s Deep Water Port advances

Dredging is set to commence in the Berbice river, as CGX Energy through its subsidiary, Grand Canal Industrial Estates, advances construction on the Berbice Deep Water Port. CGX, in an update on January 23, said that in the first quarter...

Trinidad may need to consider direct proposal arrangement for oil blocks – Rowley

Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Keith Rowley, said the island nation may need to consider a “direct proposal arrangement” for the issuance of oil blocks licenses, to maximise extraction of its petroleum resources. He made the comment...

Shell hits pay at Namibia’s Orange basin

Shell has hit pay at Namibia’s rising oil star – the Orange basin, according to Upstream Online in a January 23 report that said early signs from its Jonker-1 exploration probe “are promising”. Northern Ocean’s semi-submersible rig Deepsea Bollsta began...

CGX begins drilling operations at Wei-1

The Wei-1 well in the Corentyne Block 200 kilometres offshore Guyana has been spud, CGX Energy said Monday morning. The Noble Discoverer arrived days ago from Trinidad and Tobago. The Wei-1 exploration well is expected to take approximately 4-5...

Exxon’s 5th Guyana project represents ‘bold bet on the oil market’s future’ – The Motley Fool

US-based private financial and investment company, The Motley Fool, says ExxonMobil’s fifth development project off the coast of Guyana is a clear indication of the major’s confidence in the oil market. The Uaru development, set to deliver first oil in...

Guyana will invest half of its oil earnings in major projects over next four years

Guyana plans to spend a little over 50% of its oil windfall revenues over the years 2023-2026, on national development priorities heavily geared toward modernising public infrastructure and improving vital social services. The expenditure projections are included in the government’s...

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Guyana likely to amend Local Content law this year

Guyana is expected to amend its Local Content law later this year, with a view of increasing the areas...