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Aker BP’s Øst Frigg Beta/Epsilon wildcat drilled to record 8,168 metres

Norwegian oil company Aker BP has declared the recent Yggdrasil discovery to be Norway's longest-ever exploration well. This conclusion came after the Øst Frigg Beta/Epsilon wildcat well reached its target depth of 8168 metres, a record-breaking milestone that has...

Guyana & Suriname to take center stage at Petroleum Engineering Conference

The Latin America and the Caribbean Petroleum Engineering Conference (LACPEC) is set to highlight the new exploration frontiers - Guyana and Suriname - showcasing the region's advancements in the energy industry. The conference, renowned as the premier technical event...

Exxon awaiting key documents to decide on Guyana bid round

Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo committed that the Guyana government will provide vital documents, including the model petroleum agreements and the amendment to the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act, to investors ahead of the bidding deadline for oil blocks...

Halliburton launches EarthStar X Service

Halliburton Company, a leading provider of oilfield services, has unveiled its latest innovation in drilling technology - the EarthStar® X near-bit shallow and ultra-deep resistivity service. This cutting-edge addition to the iStar® intelligent drilling and logging platform is set...

With 10 FPSOs by decade’s end, Guyana eyes key partnerships to strengthen oil fund managers

A recent meeting between Guyanese officials and the world’s wealthiest asset managers focused extensively on the nation’s interest in strengthening its financial systems and management capabilities, says Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo. The chief policy maker for the oil sector...

Essequibo businesses get training on Guyana’s landmark gas project

Over 40 Guyanese living in the Essequibo region were exposed to everything Gas-to-Energy as the Centre for Local Business Development (CLBD) funded by the Greater Guyana Initiative (GGI) hosted a recent training exercise.  Held on June 6, the training covered...

Hess says its Bakken rigs have been electrified

In an environmental and cost-saving leap forward, Hess Corporation has announced that it successfully electrified its four drilling rigs in Bakken, North Dakota, replacing the traditionally used diesel fuel with electricity. The shift is projected to cut down greenhouse...

Guyana keen on discussing how Petrobras can get involved in its oil sector

Guyana’s Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, dispelled questions about whether Petrobras' withdrawal from Guyana’s inaugural offshore licensing round is linked to the controversy surrounding Venezuela's claim for Guyana’s territory. “Absolutely not!” was his response when asked. He argued that the Brazilian...

Guyanese firms needed to support Gas-to-Energy project

LNDCH4 has commenced the initial phase of its vendor and supplier identification in Guyana, with a view of developing a register of Guyanese firms to provide goods and services.  The joint venture of Lindsayca and CH4 has a tremendous task...

Guyana has already plugged US$100 million into Gas-to-Energy project – Jagdeo

Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, Vice President of Guyana, said the government has contributed US$100 million from the treasury towards the Gas-to-Energy project. The project's total cost is $US1.8 billion of which Guyana will plug US$759 million. It aims to establish a facility...

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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...