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Wei-1 chance of success doubled after updated results from Kawa-1 – CGX, Frontera

CGX Energy’s discovery at the Kawa-1 well has ignited hopes of success in the Wei-1 well. CGX and its partner on the Corentyne Block, Frontera, said the detailed seismic and lithological analysis captured from the Kawa-1 find thus far hiked...

Brazil, Guyana exploring Boa Vista-Georgetown Road corridor to boost trade, investment

Following a state visit of the President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro to Guyana to meet with President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali last Friday, the two agreed to explore the merits of a road corridor linking Boa Vista, the capital...

Noble may divest five rigs to secure approvals for Maersk merger

With a mid-2022 deadline eyed for the finalisation of the merger between Noble Corporation and Maersk Drilling, Noble may soon sell five of its rigs for the deal to go through. Providing an update on the merger, Maersk and Noble...

Guyana signs air services agreement with world’s largest oil producer

Aiming to be a major transport hub in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region, Guyana has entered into an Air Services Agreement with the world’s largest oil producer, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Guyana’s Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan...

CGX, Frontera announce discovery of light oil, gas condensate at ‘plugged and abandoned’ well

Following their receipt of integrated results for the Kawa-1 well, Canadian joint venture partners, CGX Energy Inc. and Frontera Energy Corporation announced on Monday that the “finder well” successfully unlocked light oil and gas condensate at the Corentyne Block. Gabriel...

Guyana holds over 10% of all conventional resource finds since 2015

Guyana has made its mark in the global oil and gas industry with an estimated proven recoverable resource of nearly 11 billion oil-equivalent barrels in the ExxonMobil-operated Stabroek Block. “That figure accounts for more than 10% of all the conventional...

Exxon pledges strictest adherence to int’l standards on flaring, produced water treatment for Uaru Project

ExxonMobil affiliate, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) has assured authorities in Guyana that its proposed development at Uaru will abide by the strictest international standards and best practices for gas flaring and produced water. Application process for Exxon’s...

Yellowtail Development: Exxon to provide gov’t with list of training opportunities for Guyanese

The Petroleum Production Licence (PPL) for the US$10B Yellowtail Project stipulates that ExxonMobil’s affiliate, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL), must provide the government with a list of potential opportunities for local and overseas training or secondee positions within its...

Baker Hughes, Halliburton, Schlumberger get extended contracts with Equinor for integrated drilling, well services

Norwegian state-owned multinational energy company, Equinor, announced on Friday that it is extending its contracts with Baker Hughes, Halliburton, and Schlumberger for integrated drilling and well services on Equinor-operated fields on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). These companies, trusted oilfield...

SBM Offshore supporting ‘first of its kind’ aquaculture farm in Guyana

SBM Offshore’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) approach to its activities continue to guide the company’s operations in Guyana as it remains resolute in the pursuit of sustainable development.  The company is leading a series of initiatives geared towards...

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Environmental permits and production licenses serve distinct roles for oil and gas developments

Oil and gas development projects proceed with two key approvals: environmental permits and production licenses. They cover different aspects...