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Trinidad offshore geology similar to Angola, Guyana deepwater reservoirs, pointing to oil potential – Ardill

Trinidad and Tobago’s offshore geology shows similarities with deepwater reservoirs in Angola and Guyana, pointing to continued exploration potential in the region, ExxonMobil’s Vice President of Exploration John Ardill said on May 5.  According to Reuters, Ardill told the Offshore...

ExxonMobil’s next oil target in Stabroek Block: Goby-1

Starting May 10, ExxonMobil Guyana continued exploration drilling activities at the Goby-1 prospect in the Stabroek Block.  A notice from the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) confirmed that the Stena Carron drillship will conclude drilling by July 31.  Stena Carron continues Goatfish-1...

Steam turbine, key processing units installed at Wales Gas-to-Energy site, contractor says

Lindsayca, which is building an integrated gas processing facility for Guyana’s Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project, said it installed major processing equipment at the project’s Wales, West Bank Demerara site. In a May 13 LinkedIn post, the company stated that “lifting operations...

Petrobras posts 4.65 million boe/d operated production in Q1

Brazilian oil company Petrobras recorded multiple production and refining milestones in the first quarter of 2026, driven by output from its pre-salt fields and high refinery utilization, according to a statement released on May 11. “In the first quarter of...

ExxonMobil says Venezuela controversy blocking exploration in northern Stabroek area

ExxonMobil says it has been unable to explore parts of Guyana’s Stabroek Block because of the ongoing border controversy with Venezuela, which has restricted access to acreage in the northern section of the offshore concession. Craig Kelly, Senior Director for...

Guyana becomes more critical as Middle East oil supplies face disruption, ExxonMobil says

Oil and gas production from Guyana and the United States’ Permian Basin becomes increasingly important during disruptions to Middle East energy supplies, ExxonMobil Vice President of Exploration John Ardill told Reuters on May 5. Speaking on the sidelines of the...

Gas-to-Energy project: Understanding Guyana’s ‘free gas’ arrangement with ExxonMobil

Guyana’s Gas-to-Energy project includes a gas sales agreement with the Stabroek Block co-venturers. At the same time, government officials have repeatedly said that the natural gas to be brought to shore is “free.” The distinction here lies in what the...

MODEC profit rises 78% as demand stays firm for ultra-deepwater FPSO projects

MODEC reported a 78.2% increase in profit for the first quarter of 2026, supported by steady progress on floating production, storage and offloading vessel projects and continued demand for ultra-deepwater oil and gas developments. The company released its financial results...

U.S. Congresswoman says Guyana succeeded where Venezuela failed with oil wealth

U.S. Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar on Tuesday praised Guyana’s management of its oil revenues while criticizing Venezuela’s government amid ongoing tensions between the two South American nations over the Essequibo controversy. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Salazar accused...

SPE exploring deeper partnership in Guyana’s oil and gas workforce development

HOUSTON, TEXAS – The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) International is looking to deepen its support for Guyana’s workforce development efforts as the country expands technical training for the oil and gas sector. Susan Howes, incoming President of SPE, raised...

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Suriname president urges youth to pursue skills for opportunities in emerging oil and gas sector

PARAMARIBO, SURINAME – Suriname's President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons has urged young people who have left school to return to education...