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Noble Developer to drill three wells offshore Suriname

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Noble Corporation announced on Monday that it has entered an agreement with PETRONAS Suriname E&P B.V. for the high-specification semisubmersible rig Noble Developer to drill three wells offshore the South American country. Noble said the contract is expected to commence...
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Exxon continues appraisal of Haimara gas discovery

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ExxonMobil continues drilling at the Haimara-3 well, appraising its Haimara-1 gas discovery of 2019. Guyana’s Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) said the Stena Carron rig will be engaged in drilling at the Stabroek Block, with the operation set to conclude by...
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Shell plans new offshore drilling in Suriname’s Block 65

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BG International Limited (Shell) is seeking approval from Suriname’s National Environment Authority (NMA) to conduct an exploration drilling program in Block 65, formerly Block 54. This program involves drilling up to four wells, starting with the Araku Deep-1 well,...
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Guyana oil success rooted in high risks, partnerships, and innovation – Liam Mallon

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In a candid discussion with Hart Energy, President of ExxonMobil Upstream Company and Vice President of Exxon Mobil Corporation, Liam Mallon, provided a detailed account of Guyana’s journey to becoming a major oil producer. Mallon outlined the inherent risks...
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Stena Carron probing Lau Lau-2 as Exxon looks to increase discovered resources

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ExxonMobil is advancing exploration drilling at the Lau Lau-2 well site at the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana. The drilling operation, being undertaken by the Stena Carron, will conclude on December 31, 2024. The site is located 116.73 nautical miles (216.18...
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Touchstone achieves initial production at Cascadura C well pad in Trinidad 

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Touchstone Exploration Inc. has achieved initial production from its Cascadura C onshore well pad during the testing phase. In a November 4 release, Touchstone said it safely commissioned the flowline connecting the Cascadura C surface location to the Cascadura natural...
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Oil story of South America’s newest producer built on 45 discoveries in just nine years 

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ExxonMobil’s Liza find back in 2015 unlocked a treasure trove of oil and gas discoveries in Guyana’s Stabroek Block. Now, in 2024, the number stands at 45 discoveries and Exxon aims to take this even higher.  “I believe Guyana will...
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Exxon conducting drilling operations at Redmouth

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ExxonMobil has commenced exploration drilling at the Redmouth-1A well in the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana. Previously, the company drilled the Redmouth-1 well in the second quarter of 2024.  The ‘A’ notation indicates that ExxonMobil has re-spud the well to relocate...
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Exxon’s gas wells take spotlight in global upstream activity for August – Rystad Energy

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ExxonMobil's gas exploration efforts in August were a key focus in oil and gas upstream activities, according to a recent report from Rystad Energy. The U.S. supermajor achieved success with the completion of its non-operated Sloanea-2 appraisal well on...
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A look at ExxonMobil’s largest drilling fleet operating offshore Guyana

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The Stabroek Block offshore Guyana hosts four highly capable Noble drillships—Sam Croft, Bob Douglas, Tom Madden, and Don Taylor—all constructed by Hyundai Heavy Industries. These vessels share the advanced Gusto P10000 design, providing high performance in ultra-deepwater environments. Each drillship...
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