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ExxonMobil adds third reservoir target to massive Uaru development

ExxonMobil’s fifth Stabroek Block development – Uaru – is set to target three massive reservoirs, Uaru, Mako and Snoek, according to the final Terms and Scope for the project’s Environmental Impact Assessment, submitted to Guyana’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The...

FID at Suriname’s most prolific block not likely this year

A final investment decision at Block 58 offshore Suriname could come in 2023, rather than later this year as was previously anticipated. Another drillship will move to the Sapakara field to drill a second appraisal well at Sapakara South, where...

Schlumberger, Aker, Subsea 7 in JV to push efficiency, drive innovation in subsea production

Schlumberger, Aker Solutions and Subsea 7 announced on Tuesday the launch of a new start-up venture meant to drive innovation and efficiency in subsea production by helping customers unlock reserves and reduce cycle time. Schlumberger, in the announcement, outlined that...

Guyana officially appoints historic board, committees to manage oil windfall

The government of Guyana handed over instruments of appointment to persons identified to sit on critical bodies established for the management of Guyana’s oil fund. The ceremony occurred at the Office of the President in Georgetown, in the presence of...

EPA issues final terms for impact study at Exxon’s largest ever proposed project in Guyana

Guyana's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in early August approved the final terms and scope for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the Uaru Development Project, Exxon’s fifth and largest project at the Stabroek Block. The terms and scope document was prepared...

‘Heavy oil’ at Orinduik Block could be developed with floating production facility – Eco

Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas says it remains optimistic about the development potential of the Jethro-1 heavy oil discovery made in 2019 at the Orinduik Block offshore Guyana. The company plans to provide further information on plans and timing...

CGX says US$21.8M already spent on Berbice Deepwater Port; pushing for 2023 completion

CGX Energy Inc. has expended some US$21.8 million to complete a substantial portion of its massive Berbice Deepwater Port, the company said in a recent status update. Thus far, CGX has completed 40,000 square meters quayside laydown yard, the rip rap flood protection for the Port...

Brazil’s upcoming election and what it means for Petrobras

Millions of Brazilians are set to choose their next President on October 2 and all bets are on the incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and his fiercest opponent – former president, Luiz Ignacio Lula da Silva. Both have gone head-to-head this campaign season,...

Investments with 20/30-year horizons require stable contracts – ExxonMobil Guyana President

ExxonMobil Guyana has outlined development plans to place six floating production vessels offshore Guyana by 2027 and see potential for 10 to be in operation in the Stabroek Block by the end of the decade. President of the company, Alistair...

Guyana seeking advisory services for transformational Gas-to-Energy project

With Guyana’s massive Gas-to-Energy project on track for its 2024 start-up, the government through a request for proposals (RFP) is seeking consultants to provide legal and commercial advisory services along with negotiation support. The RFP published by the Ministry of...

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Hess says exploration planned this year for Suriname blocks at Guyana border

Hess Corporation said exploration activities are planned this year for two Suriname blocks in which it holds stakes -...