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GranMorgu on track as project reaches 25% progress, Staatsolie says

Suriname’s offshore GranMorgu oil project is progressing as planned, with overall development now 25% complete, according to Staatsolie. The update was released by the state oil firm on December 30. Staatsolie said construction of the floating production, storage and offloading...

Scaling oil reserves cement Guyana’s place as a global energy powerhouse – Canadian strategist

Guyana is emerging as one of the world’s most strategically positioned oil producers. Expanding offshore reserves and easing geopolitical pressures are strengthening its position as a long-term energy powerhouse, according to Canadian energy strategist Steven Rowles. Speaking on BNN Bloomberg...

Chevron to build on momentum in post-Maduro Venezuela, as Trump promises windfall

Chevron is positioning itself for rapid growth in Venezuela as the United States signals support for renewed investment following the country’s political transition, with US President Donald Trump urging major oil companies to pour US$100 billion into expanding Venezuelan...

Letter-to-the-Editor: Dreams Along the Essequibo

Dear Editor, When I was small, I used to watch the boats glide along the Essequibo, listening to elders speak of a future that seemed far away, a future where Guyana could stand on its own feet. Oil was just...

Guyana crude trading at lowest prices since pandemic era, remains competitive

Guyana’s crude oil grades have fallen to their lowest levels since the COVID-19 pandemic era, with prices dipping below US$60 per barrel in recent weeks, even as ExxonMobil’s fast-growing output and low breakevens keep the oil competitive. Data published on...

Uaru output projected to reach 215,000 b/d by 2027 – S&P Global 

Oil production from Guyana’s Uaru field is expected to rise steadily after start-up, strengthening offshore supply over the medium term, according to S&P Global Energy CERA.  “…production at the ultra-deepwater Uaru field is estimated to begin in July at nearly...

ExxonMobil flags commodity price pressure, impairments in Q4 2025 outlook

ExxonMobil said market conditions and planned activities are expected to materially affect its fourth quarter 2025 results compared with the third quarter. This is according to a Form 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on January...

TT Energy expert believes Dragon gas deal could return if Trump takes control of Venezuela

A Trinidad and Tobago energy expert says a U.S. takeover of Venezuela could reopen the door for the stalled Dragon gas project and other cross-border developments critical to Trinidad’s gas supply. Responding to questions from Trinidad Express Business this week,...

Letter-to-the-Editor: Geopolitics, Oil and Guyana’s place in a tense region

Dear Editor, The recent incident involving the United States and Venezuela is a reminder that geopolitical tensions do not exist in a vacuum. For Guyana, and for the wider Caribbean, developments like these deserve careful attention, not panic. It requires...

From Chávez control to Maduro mismanagement: Why oil companies fled Venezuela

Venezuela sits atop the largest proven oil reserves on the planet; yet, today its oil fields tell a story of abandoned rigs, crumbling infrastructure, and wary foreign investors who once lined up to drill.  The retreat of international oil companies...

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MV Barima recoveries rise to 73 after body found inside wreck

A body was recovered from inside the MV Barima during diving operations on Friday, increasing the total number of...