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Stena DrillMAX wraps up Exxon assignment in Guyana

ExxonMobil’s contracted fleet of drillships in Guyana now stands at five with the recent departure of the Stena DrillMAX which has completed its assignment. The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) said the vessel left Guyana’s Exclusive Economic Zone in January.  The...

Guyana gov’t can withdraw up to 96% of last year’s oil earnings in 2025 budget

The Guyana government can withdraw 96% of its 2024 earnings from the oil sector, based on the withdrawal rule in the Natural Resource Fund Act.  The rule allows the government to withdraw US$2.46 billion of the US$2.57 billion deposited into...

Regulators, ExxonMobil near completion of Stabroek Block relinquishment process

Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat announced that the process for ExxonMobil Guyana to relinquish 20% of the Stabroek Block is in its final stages.  The Petroleum Sharing Agreement (PSA) governing the Stabroek Block requires Exxon to relinquish 20% of...

From aspiring veterinarian to logging geologist, Kimberly Lachman aiming high in Guyana’s oil sector

Kimberly Lachman never imagined a career in the oil and gas industry. “I wanted to be a veterinarian as a kid. I didn’t see myself here as a logging geologist,” she admitted. Yet today, she is charting a course...

Guyana earned US$2.57 billion from oil in 2024

Guyana received US$2.57 billion (GY$536 billion) in oil revenue in 2024, based on monthly and quarterly reports of the Natural Resource Fund (NRF). The amount is 59% more than the approximately US$1.62 billion (GY$337 billion) that the NRF received...

Guyana must seek strong, capable partners for oil development – Greenidge

Guyana’s former Foreign Minister, Carl Greenidge, has stressed the need for the nation to partner with financially strong and technically capable companies to ensure the sustainable development of its oil and gas sector.  Speaking during a webinar hosted by the...

Authorities say CGX has been treated fairly, insist no dispute exists with company

There is no dispute between CGX Energy and the Guyana government, the country's Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, said Tuesday. The Minister’s comment comes a month after CGX and Frontera Energy - joint venture partners in the Petroleum Prospecting...

Consultant report key to gov’t decision on Liza Unity’s optimization plans  

The Guyanese government is awaiting a report from independent consultant IKM Acona AS before deciding on ExxonMobil’s plans to optimize the Liza Unity floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel.  IKM Acona provides comprehensive consultancy and project management services to...

Guyana exported 225 crude lifts in 2024 – Minister 

Guyana exported 225 crude lifts in 2024, as announced by Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat during a press conference on Tuesday.   Bharrat revealed that Guyana’s share was 28 lifts: seven from the Liza Destiny floating production, storage and offloading...

Guyana pushing for oil companies to further reduce waiting period for payment to local contractors

The 45-day timeline for Guyanese contractors to be paid by oil companies is still seen as too lengthy, so the government is looking to reduce this.  The payment timeline was initially 90 days; then it was reduced to 45 days...

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Berbice gas development pipeline could cost US$2B, ‘not a small investment’ – says ExxonMobil Guyana President

The pipeline to support Guyana’s gas development in East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six) could cost about US$2 billion or more....