Featured

Errea Wittu to be ‘largest FPSO in Guyana’ fleet – Routledge 

The Errea Wittu floating production, storage, and offloading vessel (FPSO) is expected to be the largest unit in ExxonMobil’s offshore Guyana fleet. This was shared by Country President Alistair Routledge during a recent MODEC event. MODEC is currently constructing the...

MODEC to introduce new offshore training programme in Guyana 

MODEC is expected to unveil a new training programme to bolster Guyana’s existing offshore capabilities, Country Manager Rafeal Fumis announced at the recent launch of MODEC’s permanent Guyana office.  “Our voyage is far from over. We are preparing to launch...

Letter-to-the-Editor: OSH Centre of Excellence is a step in the right direction

Dear Editor,  As a recent graduate from the University of Guyana, with a great interest in technical education and awareness, I am pleased by the decision to establish an Occupational Safety and Health Centre of Excellence in New Amsterdam. This...

The PAA Series: Management Themes (Part 6)

Management Themes (Part 5) introduced our discussions of matters pertaining to the development and production of a petroleum discovery. We began our review with the critical requirements for a Petroleum Production Licence (PPL) – the Application and the accompanying...

ExxonMobil to meet Guyana vendors about its contracting processes

ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) will host a virtual meeting with local vendors on August 19 to discuss its contracting activity and procurement procedures, according to a notice issued by the company. The feedback session, scheduled to run from 9:00 a.m....

Voices from the DrillMAX: Guyanese talent is driving offshore operations

Aboard the Stena DrillMAX, Guyanese professionals are playing key roles in keeping offshore operations in tip-top shape. In the latest edition of Energy Magazine - OilNOW’s sister agency - a spotlight was shone on a few of these hardworking...

Letter-to-the-Editor: I commend the Labour Ministry’s independent assessment of FPSOs

Dear Editor, I am pleased to acknowledge the strides made by local authorities in taking the lead in managing Guyana’s oil and gas sector. For some time now, the Ministry of Labour, through its Occupational Safety and Health Department, has...

With Chevron deal sealed, John Hess cleared for Board spot 

John Hess will now be able to sit on Chevron’s Board of Directors after the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lifted its ban, just one day before the merger deal with Hess finally closed.  The FTC had concerns about Hess’s...

As Errea Wittu FPSO takes shape, MODEC deepens roots in Guyana with permanent office 

Mere days after the Errea Wittu FPSO arrived in Singapore for the next stage of construction, builder MODEC marked the opening of its permanent office in Guyana.   Errea Wittu is meant for Guyana's 5th oil development Uaru.  Guyana issues Uaru production...

Chevron secures prized stake in Guyana oil block with arbitration win against Exxon

Chevron has won a high-stakes arbitration battle against ExxonMobil, clearing the way to finalize its US$53 billion acquisition of Hess Corporation and secure a 30% stake in Guyana’s Stabroek Block, a prized asset that has won global attention in...

Latest News

Chevron’s entry strengthens Guyana oil sector despite Venezuela ties – Rystad Energy  

Chevron’s entry into Guyana’s Stabroek Block will not disrupt ongoing operations, according to Schreiner Parker, Partner and Head of...