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Equinor seeks Norway’s approval for US$1.48 billion Irpa gas project to supply Europe

Norwegian oil major, Equinor, said it submitted a plan for development and operation (PDO) of the Irpa gas discovery, formerly known as Asterix, to Norway’s Minister for Petroleum and Energy, Terje Aasland. Proven in 2009, the deepwater gas discovery called...

COP 27: New climate fund to be established for vulnerable states

The 27th Conference of Parties, better known as COP27, ended in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt over the weekend with a matter of critical importance to Guyana being decided upon – a climate fund for countries grappling with climate-related disasters. A breakthrough agreement on “loss and...

Exxon, Cherie Blair sponsored programme delivers training to 96 more Guyanese women

The Road to Growth and Road to Finance programmes sponsored by the ExxonMobil Foundation in partnership with the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women through ActionINVEST Caribbean Inc., has churned out 96 new female graduates. The women are now equipped...

Establishing energy security through policies and regulation for power generation

By Dr. Lorraine Sobers - OilNOW Reliable power generation and distribution is critical to Guyana’s ability to provide essential services such as healthcare, communication, and commerce. In less than a decade, its power generation sector must create systems and networks...

Exxon RFI out for pipeline dewatering, related services for Gas-to-Energy project

ExxonMobil Guyana plans to put in place an agreement for the dewatering of an offshore pipeline and the drying and nitrogen packing of an onshore/offshore pipeline system near Georgetown and offshore Guyana. As such, the company is on the hunt...

Only hope for resolution of Guyana/Venezuela border controversy lies with World Court – Greenidge

Hearings concluded at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Tuesday, on Venezuela’s preliminary objections to the case concerning the Arbitral Award of 3 October 1899 (Guyana v. Venezuela) filed by Guyana. Making closing remarks at the seat of the Court in the Netherlands,...

Local companies urged to join forces or risk losing out on opportunities in oil sector

Guyana’s Natural Resources Minister, Vickram Bharrat recently appealed to members of the business community to cease being a vessel for the “crab-in-a-barrel” mentality. This phrase describes a group of like-situated people who hurt each other in attempting to get...

QatarEnergy signs 27-year LNG supply deal with China’s Sinopec

QatarEnergy said it entered into a 27-year Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) for the supply of 4 million tons per annum (MTPA) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) LNG to the People's Republic of China. Under the terms...

Exploration results show emergence of deeper plays in Guyana-Suriname basin – Westmount Energy

Exploration drilling results for the Guyana-Suriname basin support the presence of extensive and deeper plays. This much is evident to Westmount Energy, a UK-based investment firm with exposure in several blocks in the basin. Westmount said one only ought to...

Positioning Guyana Educationally for Economic Growth

With two more oil discoveries in October 2022 and an expected record growth rate of approximately 58% according to International Monetary Fund (IMF), Guyana a nation of less than a million, is facing tremendous challenges surrounding human capital. This...

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How subsea tiebacks support oil production in Guyana’s Stabroek Block

Subsea tiebacks are playing a key role in the development and expansion of offshore oil production in Guyana’s Stabroek...