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Chevron, Exxon focusing on offshore Americas, from US Gulf to Guyana

(S&P Global Platts) The largest integrated US producers remain focused on deepwater production in the Americas, from the tried-and-true US Gulf of Mexico to the expanding pioneer fields offshore of Guyana, Suriname, and potentially other South American nations. Chevron and...

U.S. to sell 18 million barrels of oil from strategic reserve

(Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Energy said on Friday it will sell 18 million barrels of crude oil from its strategic petroleum reserve (SPR) on Dec. 17, as part of a previous plan to try to reduce gasoline...

Major Guyana projects pushing oilfield service growth – Rystad Energy

Norway-based Rystad Energy recently examined how an accelerated transition to cleaner fuel sources could impact oil and gas suppliers. Using its own data-driven forecasts for energy supply, the energy research and business intelligence company concluded that a rise of 1.6°C...

“The numbers are incredible” – Exxon says of Guyana mega discoveries

With an average volume of 300 million barrels of oil equivalent per discovery and a record 80 percent success rate, the pioneering oil fields offshore Guyana, particularly at the prolific Stabroek Block, continue to deliver big pay with low...

Argentina’s biggest oil and gas producer looking to boost LNG export capacity

(S&P Global Platts) YPF, the biggest oil and natural gas producer in Argentina, is doing preliminary studies to prepare for building LNG export capacity as gas production grows in the giant Vaca Muerta shale play and projects get underway...

A bird in the hand and a block offshore…

By A. Bacchus Lately, I’ve found myself continuously involved in conversations centered on the oil and gas industry, and what it really means for the people of Guyana. The topic has dominated my academic life, and at least twice weekly,...

Experts say more drilling needed as Guyana now on course to help fill major supply gap

Organizations such as the Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA) have recommended that there be no new petroleum exploration projects if the world is to avoid more catastrophic effects of climate change. But another report by two recognized organizations is...

EPA partners with fisherfolk for marine surveillance offshore Guyana

Head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Kemraj Parsram has taken a proactive approach for the future monitoring of discharges from oil operations offshore. On Thursday, the Chief Environmental Regulator and members of his Petroleum and IT Departments met...

Local content legislation, NRF amendments to be laid in parliament on Dec. 16 – VP confirms

Guyana's Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has given confirmation that the amendments to the Natural Resources Fund (NRF) and the local content Bill will be tabled in the National Assembly next week Thursday, December 16. The Vice President confirmed...

Republic Bank to arrange US$200M in loans for emissions reduction projects

Managing Director of Republic Bank Limited, Mr. Nigel Baptiste recently disclosed that the financial institution intends to arrange US$200 million to go towards activities that reduce the impacts of climate change and create environmental solutions by 2025. The President and...

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Chevron CEO hails Hess deal as 2025’s biggest U.S. merger, bets on lasting oil demand

Mike Wirth, Chief Executive Officer of Chevron, defended the company’s oil-first strategy in a recent interview with the New...