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1,300 Guyanese women supporting Exxon activities onshore and offshore

New half-year local content data from ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) indicate that 1,300 Guyanese women are supporting the company's operations both on and offshore, in the South American country. EMGL said that Guyanese represent 69% of its overall workforce.  A total...

Chevron’s strategic move bolsters Guyana’s global oil dominance, says Sankey president

Paul Sankey, president and lead analyst at Sankey Research, has emphasized Guyana's status as a prime takeover target due to its exceptional oil assets, marking it as a global leader in the industry. Speaking on Chevron's recent acquisition of Guyana's...

Rowley walks tightrope between Venezuela gas deal and defense of Guyana’s sovereignty

Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley of Trinidad and Tobago finds himself at the intersection of geopolitical issues that place him and his country in a sensitive but crucial position. On one hand, he must navigate the growing tensions between...

Halliburton’s third quarter revenue at US$5.8 billion

Halliburton Company announced, on October 24, net income of US$716 million, or US$0.79 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2023. This compares to net income for the second quarter of 2023 of US$610 million, or US$0.68 per...

Deakin sees Venezuela’s referendum as ploy to rile up population

A “nationalist movement” is how Director of Energy at Americas Market Intelligence (AMI) Arthur Deakin characterized Venezuela’s national referendum on the Guyana border controversy.  The referendum was approved unanimously back in September by Venezuela’s house to decide what action to...

Suriname wants to leverage future oil royalties to extend debt repayment deadlines

Suriname is moving to use future oil royalties as collateral to manage about US$314 million of its debt.  The country has crafted oil-linked securities that hinge on royalty revenues to be generated from its first offshore oil development project in...

Sheriff Group turns sod for first mall in Guyana’s Berbice County

The Sheriff Group of Companies today turned the sod for the first mall in Guyana’s Berbice County.  The four-phase mall will be located at Palmyra, close to the Berbice River bridge.  The region is quickly becoming a hub for development because...

Guyana, Permian continue to boost Exxon’s earnings

ExxonMobil, one of the world's leading energy companies, has announced robust third-quarter earnings of US$9.1 billion, surpassing the second-quarter earnings of US$7.9 billion. It said that the performance was underpinned by a strong operational showing, including record refining throughput...

Guyana to commence negotiations with winners in first-ever oil auction

Guyana is preparing to invite, in the coming week, the winning bidders in its first-ever offshore licensing round to commence negotiations, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo said during an October 26 press conference. The winners were those which submitted the...

Stabroek Block co-venturers initiate purchase of Liza Unity FPSO

Hess Corporation on October 25 indicated, in a Q3 earnings report, that the purchase process for the Liza Unity floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) unit has begun.  The FPSO is currently producing approximately 250,000 barrels of oil per day...

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Capping stack now just weeks away from arriving in Guyana – Exxon 

The arrival of a capping stack in Guyana is imminent, ExxonMobil Guyana President, Alistair Routledge said. The government mandated...