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Exxon’s Longtail to feature largest gas handling facility in Stabroek Block, targets 250,000 b/d of condensate

ExxonMobil Guyana Limited President Alistair Routledge said Longtail is on a clear 2026 decision track, speaking at an October 13 press briefing at the company’s new Ogle headquarters. He said the Environmental Impact Assessment is underway following early consultations.  Routledge...

Guyana hits record three-quarter million barrels of oil per day

Total offshore production from Guyana’s Stabroek Block has hit over 700,000 barrels of oil per day, President of ExxonMobil Guyana Limited Alistair Routledge confirmed at a press briefing this morning. The start-up of the Yellowtail development is behind the spike....

Tom Madden rig moves to Whiptail field as drilling development campaign advances

ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) is continuing developmental drilling at the Whiptail Project’s WT_3P01 Drill Center, located within the Stabroek Block of Guyana’s Exclusive Economic Zone, according to a notice issued by the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD). MARAD stated that the...

Bourbon’s Mistral and Ruby vessels to deliver offshore fuel support for Exxon’s Guyana projects

Bourbon Guyana Inc. has applied to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for approval to provide offshore bunkering services to ExxonMobil Guyana Limited’s Whiptail, Yellowtail, and Uaru projects within the Stabroek Block.  According to Bourbon’s project submissions, the operations will involve...

Letter-to-the-Editor: Guyana’s oil industry, balancing global trends and local growth 

Dear Editor, As a public analyst and observer of global developments impacting Guyana and the wider Caribbean, I have been reflecting on the performance of the oil and gas industry over the past few years — particularly among top-tier organizations...

A look at Guyana’s engineering masterpiece, the New Demerara Bridge

Guyana’s skyline has a new landmark. On October 5, the much-anticipated New Demerara River Bridge officially opened, a 2,800-meter marvel that is already being hailed as a symbol of modern engineering, local collaboration, and strengthened China–Guyana relations. President Dr. Mohamed...

Second court action seeks to quash the EIA and the environmental permit for the Hammerhead project

Environmental activists filed a lawsuit in July seeking to cancel the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Permit (EP) granted for the Hammerhead Project, the Exxon-led consortium’s 7th Petroleum Development Project in Guyana.  In this article, I will explain the...

Number of high-impact exploration companies halves as discovered volumes slide – Westwood

A new report by Westwood Global Energy Group indicates that, despite shifting market conditions, high-impact exploration (HIE) remains a key focus, although the sector has become increasingly concentrated among fewer players over the past decade.  According to Westwood’s October 7...

Staatsolie’s 2024 Sustainability Report outlines low-carbon growth and offshore ambitions

PARAMARIBO, SURINAME - Staatsolie’s 2024 Sustainability Report showcases a year of major progress in responsible energy development, anchored by the company’s participation in the GranMorgu offshore project and a stronger focus on low-carbon, transparent and socially responsible growth.  The company’s...

Trinidad’s Dragon gas deal is back, but with a twist

The Dragon gas deal between Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela has been resurrected, but its return comes with new elements.  On April 8, the U.S. government revoked licenses previously granted to Trinidad and Tobago for the Dragon and Manakin-Cocuina cross-border...

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Jagdeo says LNG remains a priority as Guyana moves to monetize its gas resources

Guyana’s Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has reaffirmed that liquefied natural gas (LNG) remains a key option in Guyana’s plan...