News

Guyana’s prime oil assets address world’s dual challenge on energy supply, emissions reduction – Hess

Even as world leaders make big commitments to transition to renewable energy so as to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, oil will still be needed along the way to meet global needs. During his company’s 2021 Q2 Earnings call,...

Hess significantly reduces losses in Q2, Guyana activities advancing

Hess Corporation which holds a 30 percent working interest in the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana, disclosed today that it sustained a net loss of US$73 million, or US$0.24 per common share, in the second quarter of 2021. This represents...

Exxon makes another major oil discovery offshore Guyana

ExxonMobil announced on Wednesday that it made a discovery at Whiptail in the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana. The Whiptail-1 well encountered 246 feet (75 meters) of net pay in high-quality oil-bearing sandstone reservoirs. Drilling is also ongoing at the...

Exxon seeking support vessels for Guyana operations

ExxonMobil Guyana plans to put in place an enabling agreement for the provision and operation of Multi-Purpose Support Vessels (MPSVs), Platform Support Vessels (PSVs), and Fast Support Vessels (FSVs) for offshore activity in the new oil producing South American...

Multi-billion-dollar ‘Port of Vreed-en-Hoop’ facility in the works

Guyanese company NRG Holdings Inc. plans to establish a multi-billion-dollar multi-purpose port facility dubbed the ‘Port of Vreed-en-Hoop’ that will feature a major shore base at Foreshore, Plantation Best on the West Bank of Demerara. The intended development will fill...

Company building Guyana FPSOs moving forward with floating wind project offshore UK

SBM Offshore announced on Tuesday that The Crown Estate has confirmed an intention to move forward with the lease process for two 100MW floating wind test and demonstration sites in the Celtic Sea to Llŷr Floating Wind Limited. The...

Petroleum Department staff expected to play major role in soon to be established Commission

Authorities in Guyana remain steadfast on bringing on stream the Petroleum Commission and Local Content Policy, two crucial elements of Guyana’s regulatory framework for the oil and gas industry. This was recently highlighted by Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram...

Women-led businesses in Guyana determined to tap into growing economic opportunities

The economic transition being forecast for Guyana is bringing with it significant prospects and women entrepreneurs in the new oil producing country are determined to ensure they are well positioned to benefit from these opportunities. The Women’s Chamber of Commerce...

Higher reservoir performance activities in Guyana help bump up Schlumberger Q2 revenue

Oilfield Services Company Schlumberger says its performance in the second quarter of 2021 marks a leap forward in achieving its full-year financial targets with the potential for further upside given the right conditions. Second-quarter global revenue grew 8% sequentially, outperforming...

Exxon says goal is to have 75% Guyanese workforce on each FPSO

ExxonMobil Guyana says it has been pursuing various initiatives to ensure hundreds of Guyanese are able to take up leading roles in supporting the operations of the Liza Destiny Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel. Public and Government Affairs Advisor, Janelle Persaud, disclosed...

Latest News

Hess reports 180% profit jump, driven by Payara start-up in Guyana

Hess Corporation reported a net income of US$972 million or US$3.16 per share for the first quarter of 2024,...