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Fangtooth-1 unlocks new play; will ‘add significantly’ to 10-billion-barrel oil resource – Hess

While the recent Fangtooth-1 discovery augments the list of over 20 significant finds in the Stabroek Block by operator ExxonMobil, its value should not be overlooked or underappreciated, says Hess Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), John Hess. During Goldman Sachs’...

Guyana seeking consultancy firm to review Yellowtail Field Development Plan

The Government of Guyana is inviting highly qualified consultancy firms to submit technical and financial proposals for the review and evaluation of ExxonMobil’s Field Development Plan (FDP) for its US$9B Yellowtail Project which is targeting 250,000 barrels of oil...

Ali gov’t gave clear instructions for oil pursuit to be cost effective, environmentally friendly, says Hess CEO

While both President, Dr Irfaan Ali and Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo have categorically stated that Guyana has a right to develop its oil resources for the benefit of its people, it has no intention of allowing the Stabroek...

FPSO contracts surge; Guyana contributing to global total this year – Rystad Energy

The market for floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) units almost brushed off the pandemic’s effect in 2021 and is likely to continue apace in 2022, with 10 new awards expected, according to a Rystad Energy report. Two lease...

Argentina movng forward with offshore drilling despite protests

(S&P Global Platts) Argentina plans to push forward on its first new offshore exploration drilling in years despite social protests, a government official said Jan. 6, arguing that the dangers of spills are low, and that oil and natural...

Exxon’s latest discoveries add to 26 commercial finds in Guyana – oil minister

The two oil discoveries announced by ExxonMobil on Wednesday add to 26 commercial finds in Guyana which the Ministry of Natural Resources said will further strengthen the South American country’s position as a major new oil and gas hotspot. Exxon...

Oil slips from highest level in a month as U.S. stockpiles surge

(Reuters) - Oil prices lost ground on Thursday, falling from their highest levels in more than a month after U.S. fuel stockpiles surged amid declining demand. The global benchmark Brent crude futures fell 63 cents, or 0.8%, to $80.17 a...

Exxon says technology, global experience delivering unprecedented success in Guyana

“This is not normal.” This is how the unprecedented success ExxonMobil has been having offshore Guyana is being described by head of its operations in the South American country, Alistair Routledge. “We reached the huge milestone of declaring 10 billion...

Guyana closes 2021 with over US$600M in NRF – Central Bank

Bank of Guyana Governor, Dr. Gobind Ganga confirmed to OilNOW on Wednesday that the Natural Resource Fund (NRF) closed 2021 with US$608M on its balance sheet. He said the last lift, which occurred in November, raked in approximately US$74M. Guyana’s...

Guyana scores big again as Exxon hits two more discoveries

ExxonMobil and the Government of Guyana on Wednesday announced two oil discoveries at Fangtooth-1 and Lau Lau-1 in the Stabroek block offshore Guyana. The Fangtooth-1 well encountered approximately 164 feet (50 meters) of high-quality oil-bearing sandstone reservoirs. The well was...

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Dominican Republic can help Guyana bridge gaps, place progress on par with developed world- Pres. Ali

Guyana's President, Dr. Irfaan Ali deemed the Dominican Republic a pivotal ally that can help his country bridge many...