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Guyana raked in over GY$48B in oil revenues in second quarter

In just three months, Guyana received a total of GY$48,406,316,589 (US$232,164,587.96) in royalty and profit oil payments in the Natural Resource Fund (NRF), according to a notice published in the Official Gazette dated July 18, 2022. Giving a breakdown, the Finance...

CGX CFO leaves job with immediate effect, new person appointed

CGX Energy announced on Monday that its newly installed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) George Davis has been replaced by Daniel Sanchez – currently head of the Corporate Consolidation and Reporting team at Frontera Energy Corporation, effective immediately. Davis had been appointed CFO on July 5 but according...

Guyana can balance the exploitation of her natural resources and protect the environment

By Terrence Blackman, PhD and Utamu Bell - OilNOW Transforming Guyana: Episode II, presented by the Guyana Business Journal (GBJ) and the Caribbean Policy Consortium (CPC), got underway via Livestream on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Participants sought to explore ways...

Guyana modernising transport infrastructure in region set for major development

As the growth of Guyana's oil and gas sector fuels development in areas where service centers are erected, the government is moving to upgrade and modernise supporting infrastructure – particularly for the transport sector. Through the Central Housing and...

US gas production to surpass record 100 Bcfd by year-end, more growth expected in 2023 – Rystad Energy

US natural gas production is forecast to hit an all-time high in the coming months, racing past 100 billion cubic feet per day (Bcfd), helping feed global demand as the world faces a severe supply shortage. Rystad Energy’s analysis...

Guyana will not engage in “unproductive splurge” of oil revenues – Vice President

Guyana intends to invest billions of dollars in oil revenues in the country’s capital projects to build capacity and transform infrastructure.  According to the Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, this is “absolutely necessary” to get the most out of...

‘Africa’s gas resources can leapfrog continent’s transformation’ – Energy Chamber

With total gas reserves of 620 trillion cubic feet, Africa’s gas resources provide the continent with an opportunity to leapfrog into its energy transition and reduce emissions and deforestation rates, while at the same time addressing energy security within...

Guyana’s largest shore base secures 11-year contract extension with Exxon

The Guyana Shore Base Inc. (GYSBI) – the South American nation’s premiere shore base facility secured an 11-year extension contract to see it giving continued service to ExxonMobil’s Guyana affiliate, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL). GYSBI’s new contract...

Understanding the Decommissioning Liability of EEPGL, Hess and CNOOC

By Joel Bhagwandin - OilNOW There has been quite some misunderstanding and misinterpretation with respect to the accounting treatment of the decommissioning liability for the oil companies as reflected in their balance sheets. This article seeks to offer some clarity...

Impact study required for 35-well campaign at Stabroek Block – EPA

Guyana’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said in a notice over the weekend that an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the cumulative effects of a 35-well campaign proposed by ExxonMobil at the Stabroek Block, is required before a determination can...

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OSRL opens Guyana subsea response facility to strengthen regional readiness

Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL) has opened a new Subsea Response facility at the Emergency Response Base at the...