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Oil pushing Guyana banking assets to GY$3 trillion; lower interest rates, more loans should follow – Economist

Guyanese economist, Winston Brassington, says that as the country’s oil and gas sector continues to develop and expand, so will the assets in the local banks. Brassington shared this perspective on Thursday when he addressed an American Chamber of...

Brent falls below $80/b amid new lockdowns, stronger US dollar

(S&P Global Platts) Crude oil futures moved sharply lower Nov. 19 as the market weighed the impacts of new pandemic lockdowns in Europe and a stronger US dollar. NYMEX December WTI settled down $2.91 at $76.10/b and ICE January Brent...

Construction of additional berths at Guyana Shore Base 60% complete; to be ready by second quarter of 2022

The Guyana Shore Base Inc. (GYSBI) is rapidly expanding its capabilities to better serve the growing needs of the South American nation’s budding petroleum sector. Back in April, GYSBI—which is the main facility servicing the country’s deepwater operations—commenced construction of...

Exxon says its procurement methods capture best market value for Guyana, audits are normal part of operations

ExxonMobil Guyana says its budgets for operations in the South American country which include expenditure for approved projects and wells drilled are routinely reviewed by the natural resources ministry and that it employs robust systems to ensure Guyana gets...

Stabroek Block delivering high volumes, big value, Hess calls it ‘motherload’

When one considers the industry leading breakevens, the high-quality reservoirs, and the free cash flow that will be generated annually, there is no doubt that Guyana’s Stabroek Block is truly “the motherload” says Hess Corporation’s Chief Operating Officer, Greg...

Stabroek Block partners hopeful for extension on exploration license

ExxonMobil's affiliate, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) has approached the Guyana Government for an extension on its Stabroek Block exploration licence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is according to Hess Corporation which holds a 30 percent...

Natural Gas has unquestionable benefits in energy transition; should not be subjected to negative banter- TT Energy Minister

While some leading experts and institutions across the world have called on nations to quickly transition to cleaner sources of energy, particularly renewable options, Trinidad & Tobago is insisting that it will adhere to this call on its own...

Energy Conference 2022 to see high level support from Guyana government

Guyana’s President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said on Thursday that his government is pleased to partner with the International Energy Conference and Expo for the four-day event scheduled for mid-February in Guyana. “We believe that the multifaceted nature of the...

Tullow walks away from Suriname, holds onto Guyana with 200-million-barrel campaign planned next year

UK-based multinational oil and gas exploration company Tullow Oil is calling it a day in Suriname. Drilling operations at the Goliathberg-Voltzberg North (GVN) exploration well at Block 47 failed to deliver commercial crude earlier this year after reaching total...

APA conducts flow test, delivers ‘excellent quality black oil reservoir’ offshore Suriname

APA Corporation announced results on Wednesday from flow testing at the Sapakara South appraisal well and drilling results from the Bonboni exploration well in Suriname. Both operations were recently completed on Block 58. Sapakara South-1 (SPS-1) flow test Flow and subsequent...

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Russia strikes black gold off British Antarctic cost, 511 billion barrels worth 

(Yahoo News, May 13, 2024): Russia has found huge oil and gas reserves in British Antarctic territory, potentially leading...