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Oil prices declined due to concerns about future economic growth – U.S. Energy Information Administration 

Concerns regarding economic growth have placed oil prices on a downward trajectory, as slower economic activity typically leads to reduced demand for petroleum products. Preliminary estimates from the United States (U.S.) Energy Information Administration (EIA) indicates that global petroleum...

Caiman-1 and Kiskadee-1 to test ‘Golden Lane’ potential in Suriname’s Block 52

Staatsolie has announced that two key exploration wells - Caiman-1 and Kiskadee-1 - will be drilled in Suriname’s Block 52 during the second half of 2025. PETRONAS is the operator of the block.  “These wells will test prospects within the...

SBM Offshore Guyana and VMFA inspire young female athletes at Kickin’ Conversations 2025

SBM Offshore Guyana, in collaboration with the Vurlon Mills Football Academy (VMFA), successfully hosted its second ‘Kickin’ Conversations’ empowerment activity last April 23 at Park Rayne. With over 60 young female athletes and their coaches in attendance, the event provided...

Letter-to-the-Editor: Structured investment from the oil and gas industry needed in Guyana 

Dear Editor, As a public communications analyst and customer service expert who regularly engages with businesses and organizations, it is my professional opinion that Guyana's booming oil and gas industry has distinguished itself from all other sectors in the country....

Modest decline in greenhouse gas emissions from global fossil fuel operations seen in 2025 – Climate TRACE

Climate TRACE (which tracks real-time atmospheric carbon emissions) reports that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for January and February 2025 have seen a slight decrease in emissions from global fossil fuel operations. According to the independent body jointly founded by a...

Macaw-1 to kick off Suriname’s offshore exploration drive – Staatsolie 

TotalEnergies will begin drilling the Macaw-1 exploration well in Suriname's Block 64 by mid-May 2025. According to the state-owned Staatsolie, the well is the first of five exploration wells planned offshore Suriname this year. The Macaw-1 is part of an...

Europe to remain key market for Guyana’s crude – S&P

S&P Global reported that Guyana anticipates supplying Europe with the majority of its increased crude oil output. The South American nation supplied an average of 286,000 barrels per day to Europe in 2024, according to S&P Global Commodities at...

“Delay, Baby, Delay”: Oil industry to pull back as prices tumble – Wood Mackenzie

The global oil industry is preparing to delay spending and development in response to falling crude prices and market uncertainty, according to an April 28 analysis by Wood Mackenzie. “While the US administration targets both lower prices and ‘Drill, baby,...

Hess’ Q1 production from Stabroek Block averaged 183,000 b/d 

Hess Corporation reported that its net production from the Stabroek Block averaged 183,000 barrels of oil per day (b/d) in the first quarter of 2025. That’s down slightly from 190,000 b/d in the same period last year, due mainly...

Venezuela flouts World Court Order barring elections in Guyana’s Essequibo region

Venezuela has rejected a binding order issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) prohibiting it from conducting elections in Guyana’s Essequibo region. This is according to a communiqué issued today and posted to Facebook by Venezuela’s Executive Vice...

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TechnipFMC mobilizes first subsea 2.0® tree from Guyana for Uaru development

TechnipFMC marked a key milestone for its configure-to-order Subsea 2.0® platform, which has benefited from its global talent pool....