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DOF vessel lined up for three-year subsea contract in Stabroek Block

DOF Group ASA has secured a three-year contract for the Skandi Involver to support subsea work in Guyana’s Stabroek Block, where ExxonMobil Guyana Limited continues to advance offshore development activity. The Norway-based offshore and subsea services company announced on June...

OSRL workshop focuses on how Suriname should respond to an oil spill

PARAMARIBO, SURINAME – On June 22 in Paramaribo, stakeholders gathered for a workshop focused on improving oil spill response decision-making as part of the Suriname Energy, Oil and Gas Summit (SEOGS) 2026 pre-summit events.  The session, titled "NEBA/SIMA in Practice:...

Letter to the Editor: More than fish and fuel

Dear Editor, I run a small shop in a fishing area, and over the years I have come to know many fishing people. Some of them pass early in the morning, before the place even get bright, and they come...

Blue Water launches 3PL operations for ExxonMobil Guyana, managing warehousing, inventory and logistics for offshore operations

Blue Water has commenced work under a third‑party logistics (3PL) contract with ExxonMobil Guyana, providing warehouse and materials management services to support offshore operations. The contract was signed on March 4, 2026, with operations beginning on 15 April. The scope...

SBM Offshore orders seventh Fast4Ward hull for future FPSO project

SBM Offshore has ordered the seventh hull under its Fast4Ward® program, advancing its strategy of building standardized floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) units for future developments. The company announced on June 29 that it signed a contract with Shanghai...

Guyana-Suriname Upper Cretaceous play now maturing after strong discovery cycle — Westwood

The Upper Cretaceous play in the Guyana-Suriname Basin is entering a maturing phase following a strong discovery cycle, according to Westwood Global Energy Group’s latest Insights post published June 25. The analysis shows a broader slowdown in global high-impact exploration...

A proud moment for Guyanese workers

Dear Editor, As a Guyanese, I hear plenty talk these days about oil production, revenue, and the billions of US dollars coming into the country. Those things are important, yes, but sometimes what stands out more to me are the...

Surinamese engineers training abroad ahead of GranMorgu startup

PARAMARIBO, SURINAME – TotalEnergies is sending Surinamese engineers overseas to gain hands-on experience ahead of first oil from the GranMorgu development, according to Artur Nunes da Silva, General Manager of TotalEnergies Suriname. Speaking on day two of the Suriname Energy,...

“The sea doesn’t care about fear” – MatPal cadet encourages youth to pursue maritime careers

At just 16 years old, Juzel Prince walked through the gates of MatPal Marine Institute carrying a dream that few young women in Guyana dared to imagine. Today, the deck cadet is encouraging other young people, particularly girls, to consider...

Bharrat: Cybele has shown commitment, but Guyana preparing legal cover over unpaid US$17M signing bonus

Guyana’s government still views Cybele Energy as committed to the country’s oil sector, even as the company’s overdue US$17 million signing bonus has forced the matter before the state’s legal team. Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat told OilNOW that...

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MV Barima death toll rises to 27; 83 still missing

Twenty-seven bodies have been recovered following the sinking of the MV Barima, while 83 people remain missing, Prime Minister...