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Norway forging ahead with oil and gas development “for decades to come” despite environmental lobby

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In defiance of mounting environmental concerns and lobby pressures, the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy in Norway has announced that it has received applications from 25 companies, eager to explore and produce petroleum resources. This move is part of...
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Stabroek Block supplied 12 million crude barrels to market in July

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In July 2023, the Liza projects at Guyana's Stabroek Block continued to demonstrate reliable production. An analysis of data supplied by the Ministry of Natural Resources shows that the projects collectively averaged 387,620 barrels per day (bpd) in July,...
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Tullow gets key nod to exit Orinduik, but might remain on Kanuku license

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Tullow Oil  has received preliminary approval to divest from its position in the Orinduik Block, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo related August 31.  “On the Orinduik issue, we have in principle agreed that the approval will be given for Tullow...
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Repsol to pay signing bonus, higher gov’t take, reduced block size if Kanuku license is renewed – Jagdeo

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Guyana Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, said that if Repsol's request to renew its license for the Kanuku Block is approved, the firm would be navigating a new terrain of increased government take, an obligatory signing bonus, and reduced...
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Suriname, Guyana initiate first steps to establish Bilateral Chamber of Commerce

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Members of the business communities of Suriname and Guyana convened in a virtual meeting on Aug. 30. The primary objective of this meeting was to lay the groundwork for the establishment of the Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) on...
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Gabon oil production expected to remain unaffected following military coup

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A military coup has unfolded in the African nation of Gabon, unseating the long-standing regime of President Ali Bongo Ondimba. The president, who had been in power for 14 years, faced accusations of corruption during his tenure, which prompted...
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Exxon, COVs invests US$45,000 in Community Wellness project benefitting 150 Guyanese

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The Greater Guyana Initiative (GGI) is supporting the "Enhancing Community Wellness" pilot project with an investment of US$45,000. The project's official launch took place at 3t EnerMech’s Lusignan training facility on Aug. 30, heralding a positive step towards tackling...
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US Ambassador to Guyana gov’t: Do as much as you can to show citizens impact of oil on country

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Rome was not built in a day. The same can be said about Guyana’s oil sector since it was only in 2015 that the first discovery was made, and in 2020 that the first barrel was produced. While Guyana...
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Ministry addressing technical glitch on Guyana oil production data portal

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Guyana’s Ministry of Natural Resources recently issued a statement concerning a technical issue that has been affecting its Petroleum Management Programme's Data Centre, which is used to publish oil production volumes. "Our thorough checks have revealed that users have encountered...
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Guyana goes after hefty investments in oil blocks auction

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Guyana is accepting bids in its first ever offshore licensing round covering 14 oil blocks both in shallow and deep-water acreages. How is the Ministry of Natural Resources shaping the landscape for these bidders? The minimum work and expenditure...
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Stabroek Block reaches 51 discoveries as Liza’s breakthrough continues to shape Guyana’s oil future

Guyana’s Stabroek Block now has 51 discoveries filed with the Ministry of Natural Resources. ExxonMobil confirmed the figure in...

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