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“Great confidence” in Block 58’s Sapakara reservoir as resource estimate jumps to 600+ million – APA Corp.

Despite the uncertainty surrounding a final investment decision (FID) for Suriname’s Block 58, the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of partner APA Corporation, John Christmann expressed confidence in the Sapakara prospect. In fact, Christmann told investors that it would...

VEHSI owners in talks to expand artificial island for potential new clients

Director of the Vreed-en-Hoop Shore Base Inc. (VEHSI), Nicholas Deygoo-Boyer said the company is in talks with potential new clients to expand the acreage of the new artificial island in the Demerara River. “ got clients who are interested in...

Guyana, India MoU to pave way for crude sale agreement, exploration

Guyana and India are on the brink of inking a trailblazing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the energy sector. The document which is currently being reviewed by India’s Cabinet could allow for the purchase of Stabroek Block crude, capacity...

GCCI not clear on how foreign currency availability is determined – Bank of Guyana

In response to a stern show of disappointment from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on its handling of a supposed shortage of US currency in the country, the Bank of Guyana (BoG) noted that the business...

CGX encounters hydrocarbons in shallow zones of Wei-1 well, deeper horizons up next

The first round of drilling at CGX Energy’s Wei-1 prospect in the Corentyne Block has yielded positive results. Drilling commenced at Wei-1 late January with the Noble Discoverer. In an update on March 2, CGX reported that the first prospective geologic...

Relinquished portion of Stabroek Block for gov’t-to-gov’t partnerships – VP

Guyana’s Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo says ExxonMobil Guyana is set to relinquish a portion of the 6.6 million acres Stabroek Block and this will be used to facilitate the government’s planned direct partnerships. “Next year, ExxonMobil will have to...

Exxon launches probe after crane topples at construction site for new Guyana HQ

ExxonMobil Guyana said a crane toppled at around 10 a.m. Thursday while lifting a container, at the Ogle site where the company’s new Guyana office centre is being built. No one was injured in the incident, nor was there any...

Business group bemoans shortage of US currency in world’s fastest growing economy

The “lack of action” by the Bank of Guyana (BoG) in addressing the supposed shortage of United States (US) currency in the country has irked dissatisfaction from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI). In a statement on March...

Prosperity FPSO is 8th by water depth in SBM Offshore’s ultra-deepwater fleet

Guyana’s newest Stabroek Block floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel - the Prosperity - is ranked eight by water depth in SBM Offshore’s ultra-deepwater fleet. In fact, at 1,900 metres, it will be moored at the deepest parts of...

Petrobras seeking to replicate Guyana’s exploration success offshore Brazil – Rystad energy

Petrobras is looking to focus its exploration efforts on the potential of the equatorial margin later this decade, Rystad Energy said, with hopes to replicate the unprecedented success at Guyana’s Stabroek Block. The basins that Brazil’s state explorer is expected...

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Iran threatens to close just-reopened Strait of Hormuz if U.S. blockade continues

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