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EITI reports growing commitment to beneficial ownership transparency

The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) has observed a growing global commitment towards beneficial ownership transparency. The international watchdog said earlier this month that over 110 countries have now committed to the publication of beneficial ownership information for companies across...

Disappointment at Suriname’s Block 58 as Keskesi fails to deliver commercial oil

APA Corporation announced on Wednesday the results from appraisal drilling at Keskesi South-1 on Block 58 offshore Suriname. APA Suriname holds a 50% working interest in the block, with TotalEnergies, the operator, holding a 50% working interest. Keskesi South-1, drilled...

Upcoming oil conference will strengthen Guyana’s recognition as emerging oil & gas leader – Bharrat

Guyana’s Ministry of Natural Resources said on Wednesday it welcomes the International Energy Conference and Expo and is pleased to be associated with the event slated for February 15 -18, 2022, at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, on the...

Exxon says understanding of marine environment offshore Guyana has increased substantially over the years

Environmental data have been collected offshore Guyana and studied since 2014 and reports have been compiled describing the physical, chemical, and biological properties of sediment and the water column to document baseline conditions, particularly in the Stabroek Block. These...

Brent drops as oil rally falters

(Reuters) Oil prices fell on Wednesday after U.S. crude inventories unexpectedly rose and amid concerns about a slowing Chinese economy. Brent crude was down 46 cents, or 0.6 %, at $78.63 a barrel by 0950 GMT. On Tuesday, it fell...

Experts say oil and gas crucial to energy transition

With increasing temperatures, rising sea levels, and more aggressive effects of climate change occurring, it is obvious that every country must do its part to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. A...

Edison Chouest-John Fernandes JV looking to expand Guyana operations

Edison Chouest Offshore, a transportation solutions provider based in Louisiana, is looking to expand its operations in the new oil producing country of Guyana. The company’s local affiliate, G-Boats, is currently operating an oil and gas offshore support terminal with...

Oil and Gas sector to bring massive opportunities in agriculture, increased demand for food

As Guyana’s oil and gas industry rapidly expands, so too will the opportunities for the private sector to tap into the downstream product and service demands, particularly with regard to food supply. This is according to Minister of Agriculture,...

Oil hits $80 a barrel for the first time in 3 years

(Reuters) Oil markets climbed for a sixth day on Tuesday, reversing earlier losses, on fears over tight supply while surging prices of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and coal also lent support. Brent crude futures gained $1.05, or 1.3%, to $80.58...

Venezuela’s military intelligence detains refinery workers

(Bloomberg) -- Venezuela’s military intelligence officials detained seven workers at a facility owned by state-owned oil producer Petroleos de Venezuela amid a terrorism-related investigation. The workers at the Paraguana refining complex in Falcon state were held on Thursday by the...

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‘Guyana Brand’ now more powerful than ever – Ali

In his address at the opening of the April 16 Local Content Summit in Georgetown, President of Guyana, Dr....