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Analyst says Guyana remains on path to massive growth but all efforts must be made to ensure rural communities aren’t left behind

The economic activity in the new oil producing country of Guyana is expected to continue on an upward trajectory and one analyst says the pace of this growth will really be determined by the infrastructure, incentives and framework the...

Qatar bases 2022 budget on oil price of $55/b

(S&P Global Platts) Qatar has based its 2022 fiscal budget on an average oil price estimate of $55/b, up from $40/b in 2021, thanks to the improvement in international energy prices, the country's finance minister said Dec. 7. "The remarkable...

Guyana seeing “tremendous interest” in oil block up for auction next year – Bharrat

Guyana is already seeing “tremendous interest” in one of the remaining oil blocks to be auctioned next year in what is now known to be a highly prospective basin where over 10 billion barrels of oil equivalent have already...

Trinidad opens competitive bid round for 17 deep water blocks

The government of Trinidad and Tobago recently announced the opening of its deep-water competitive bid round for the fiscal year 2022. The Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI) which is responsible for the overall management of the oil, gas...

First class access to healthcare, education part of Ali’s vision for new Guyana

President of Guyana Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali gave a masterclass to academics at the Harvard University Business School on Monday, during which he outlined how the country’s growing oil and gas sector will push Guyana’s economy forward in a...

Exxon awarded for efforts to build economic capacity, protect environment in Guyana

ExxonMobil has been recognised for its efforts to build local economic capacity, protect the environment and support communities in the new oil producing South American country of Guyana. The company received the World Petroleum Council Excellence Award (WPCEA) for...

Guyana removing all obstacles for massive private sector investments with Ghana

Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali on Monday said the removal of ‘red tapes’ and hindrances to bolster private sector investment opportunities between the country and West African Nation, Ghana is key to successful collaborations and partnerships. He was at the...

Payara Permit armed with two payment mechanisms on gas wastage – Bharrat

In an effort to ensure Guyana’s oil industry is regulated in a manner that serves the public interest, Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat said that the government has taken several steps to heighten the safeguards in environmental permits...

Several companies interested in building refineries in Guyana but government says it remains cautious

In light of the 10 billion barrels of oil equivalent resources found at the Stabroek Block since 2015 and ongoing exploration campaigns across other blocks, Guyana’s Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat says there is “tremendous interest” from investors...

Exxon targeting more crude at Lau Lau-1 in Guyana’s largest block

ExxonMobil’s search for more hydrocarbons offshore Guyana continues with a new campaign targeting the Lau Lau-1 well site located at the prolific Stabroek Block where it has found more than 10 billion barrels of oil equivalent since 2015. The Noble...

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Gas-to-Energy: 375 billion cubic feet of gas committed for sale – Hess

In a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Hess Corporation said 375 billion cubic feet of natural...