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Exxon to conduct gas utilization study as Guyana preps for domestic use, mulls exports

The Government of Guyana has initiated steps to ascertain how much gas is available for export from the ExxonMobil-operated Stabroek Block where over 30 discoveries have been made amounting to nearly 11 billion barrels of oil equivalent, inclusive of...

Port of Vreed-en-Hoop: More than just a shore base

On the surface, the multi-billion dollar ‘Port of Vreed-en-Hoop’ may seem like it will be a regular shore base facility, but it’s intended for much more than that. Three businessmen – Andron Alphonso of ZRN Investment Inc., Nazar Mohammed of Hadi’s World Incorporated and...

Guyana seeks more diaspora involvement in advancing oil & gas economy

By Dr. Terrence Blackman and Utamu Belle - OilNOW Guyana's leadership wants Guyanese and its members in the diaspora to play more significant roles in the country's developing oil and gas economy as its key players work on advancing the...

World’s largest deepwater producer to exchange energy plans with Guyana

The Presidents of Brazil and Guyana, Jair Bolsonaro and Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, met in Georgetown on Friday and agreed to cooperate on energy matters. They intend to intensify information exchange on their national energy plans, experiences in regulatory matters...

Guyana gets “fairly low overall score” in implementing 2019 EITI Standard

Guyana has achieved a "fairly low overall score" of 52 points for implementing the 2019 Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Standard. In its decision paper, the EITI Board explained that Guyana’s score reflects an average of three areas assessed:...

ExxonMobil takes on additional studies for Uaru Project

ExxonMobil’s affiliate, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) disclosed that it has undertaken additional studies to obtain an even more comprehensive understanding of potential project discharges on Guyana’s environment. In its application to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for environmental...

Explorer operating off Guyana coast records net income of CA$102M in Q1 2022

Canadian oil explorer and producer, Frontera Energy Corporation has disclosed that it recorded net income of CA$102.2 million or CA$1.08/share in the first quarter of 2022, compared with net income of CA$629.4 million or CA$6.60/share in the prior quarter...

Brazil, Guyana Presidents say time for new phase of feasibility studies on regional energy corridor

The Presidents of two star oil producers in South America - Brazil and Guyana - met in Georgetown on Friday to discuss how they may strengthen relations. Energy, being a going concern for both countries, was high on the...

Brazil to increase oil production by 300,000 barrels per day, this year – AMI

The Federative Republic of Brazil is preparing to increase its oil production by 300,000 barrels per day (bpd), a nearly 10% hike from its current approximate output of 3 million bpd, according to Americas Market Intelligence (AMI). Energy Co-Director at...

JP Morgan cuts global oil demand outlook for 2022 by 1 million bpd – Reuters

(Reuters) - JP Morgan on Wednesday lowered its outlook for global oil demand for 2022 by one million barrels per day (bpd) citing higher oil prices, a deteriorating growth outlook and escalating geopolitical tensions. "We now see total oil demand...

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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...