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Housing demand balloons as Guyana’s oil sector gets bigger – Min Croal as major Building Expo opens

The expansion of Guyana’s oil and gas sector has resulted in a new dilemma for its government - a deficit in housing, according to the subject Minister Collin Croal.  Guyana launched the second edition of its massive Building Expo on...

Guyana government still to approve sale of Tullow’s Orinduik holdings to Eco Atlantic – Vice President

The Guyana government has not yet approved the transaction enacting Tullow Oil Plc’s departure from the Orinduik block. Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo told OilNOW on August 24 that Tullow has formally communicated its desire to sell its subsidiary,...

Surge in drilling activities expected to revitalise Nigeria’s oil and gas sector until 2030

Westwood anticipates a substantial surge in drilling activities within Nigeria's oil and gas sector between 2023 and 2030, with a forecast of an average of 140 development wells to be drilled each year during this period. This significant uptick...

Ramps Logistics, Flying Ship Technologies forge eco-friendly shipping revolution in Caribbean and South America

Ramps Logistics Limited has taken a significant step towards transforming shipping in the Caribbean and South America. The company has inked a letter of intent with Flying Ship Technologies Corporation to introduce unmanned autonomous, eco-friendly wing-in-ground-effect vessels, known as...

South America to become crude powerhouse by 2030 – Rystad 

Crude oil production in South America is poised to reach a staggering nine million barrels per day (bpd) by the year 2030, according to new projections unveiled by a Norway-based energy research and business intelligence company. This surge in...

Namibia, Guyana holds equal amount of offshore oil reserves

Guyana and Namibia's oil reserves are estimated to be identical at 11 billion barrels, according to recent data released by the state-owned National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR).  From NAMCOR’s data, the bulk of Namibia’s resources are from TotalEnergies' Venus-1X...

Brazil gov’t removes major obstacle for Petrobras exploration in Foz do Amazonas Basin

The Brazilian government has potentially removed a significant obstacle, allowing Petrobras to explore an offshore region regarded as the nation's most promising area for oil drilling. The attorney general's office (AGU) has issued a statement asserting that the project does...

Exxon RFI out for blowout-preventer testing equipment

ExxonMobil Guyana is ramping up its commitment to drilling safety and efficiency in the Georgetown area. The company is actively seeking suppliers capable of providing state-of-the-art Blow Out Preventer (BOP) testing equipment.  A BOP is a crucial safety device used...

APNU+AFC-led gov’t granted Exxon extension for three oil blocks, documents show

The Guyana Government clarified on Tuesday that an extension for exploration on three blocks operated by ExxonMobil affiliate, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL), was actually granted by its predecessor, and must therefore be honoured.  The government's statement follows...

Subsea7 achieves groundbreaking remote ROV operation from Scotland to Brazil Coast

In a remarkable feat of technological advancement, Subsea7 has successfully conducted a remote piloting operation for a work class Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) from Scotland, covering a staggering distance of 9,400 kilometers to the coast of Brazil.  Developed in-house by...

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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...