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Exxon says its focus is on long-term collaboration as Guyana elections draw near

As Guyana prepares for presidential elections this year, ExxonMobil says its focus in on long-term collaboration with the South American country and working with whichever administration is voted into office. Speaking at the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain...

Guyana ranks 5th largest crude oil exporter in Latin America – Forbes 

Forbes has ranked Guyana as the 5th largest crude oil producer in the Latin American (LATAM) region. Guyana comes “after Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, and Colombia,” Forbes said in a March 12 article.  “That's as ExxonMobil, and its partners Hess Corp...

Third Local Content Summit billed for April 8 in Guyana

The South American oil-producing nation of Guyana will host its third Local Content Summit on April 8, bringing together key stakeholders to enhance participation in the oil, gas, and non-oil sectors. The event is being organised by MBW in...

Decision by Guyana’s High Court recognising a foreign arbitration award against Venezuela augurs well for Guyana’s reputation as an arbitration hub

In 2024, Guyana’s High Court registered/recognised two foreign awards in court actions brought by ConocoPhillips Gulf of Paria against Venezuela. The company seeks access to money that Guyana owes Venezuela to satisfy a foreign arbitral award.  The application was heard...

Bell, Omni Helicopters launch offshore evaluation programme for Bell 525 chopper

Bell Textron Inc. and Omni Helicopters Guyana Inc. (OHGI), a subsidiary of Omni Helicopters International (OHI), have announced a joint offshore operational evaluation program for the Bell 525 helicopter in Guyana's oil and gas sector. The evaluation, set to last...

TT’s “coo coo cooked” if Dragon deal goes sour – PM

Trinidad and Tobago’s (TT) Prime Minister Keith Rowley has cautioned that the country’s energy future is at risk if the Dragon gas deal collapses.  “If you see us losing that OFAC ( U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control) licence, as...

ExxonMobil’s Longtail project to tap three gas fields offshore Guyana

ExxonMobil's proposed Longtail development project will tap into three gas fields—Longtail, Tripletail, and Turbot—spanning discoveries made in the period 2017-2019. Unlike Exxon’s previous developments in Guyana, which focus on crude oil, this project will center on non-associated gas and...

Public consultations for ExxonMobil’s Longtail and Hammerhead projects this March

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites stakeholders to learn about ExxonMobil Guyana Limited’s (EMGL) proposed Longtail and Hammerhead offshore oil projects. Details on the project, environmental assessments, and potential impacts will be provided through a series of public meetings. For...

Maduro is Latin America’s very own Vladimir Putin – Analysts 

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is using tactics reminiscent of Russian President Vladimir Putin, violating international agreements while casting Guyana’s response as provocative, according to analysts at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).  Just recently, a Venezuelan navy ship...

FPSO Alexandre de Gusmão arrives at Mero field in Brazil

The FPSO Alexandre de Gusmão has arrived at the Mero Field in Brazil’s Santos Basin, with first oil expected later this year.  The vessel is the eighth floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) unit in Brazilian waters and is part...

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Look beyond the barrels for the success of Guyana’s oil industry – Ali 

President Irfaan Ali has urged Guyanese to measure the success of the oil industry by more than just the...