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G7 countries pour $100bn a year into oil, gas and coal: study

Each year, at least US$100 billion goes to support the production and consumption of oil, gas and coal, according to a major new study published on Monday (4 June). That is despite a promise from all G7 and G20...

Fiscal rules can help Guyana avoid resource curse – Polish Economist

Polish Economist Ludwik Kotecki believes that strong fiscal rules will play a vital role in the management of oil revenue by helping Guyana avoid commodity price shocks, pro-cyclical government expenditures and the Dutch Disease; all elements of the dreaded...

Brazil’s president scrambles to name new Petrobras CEO

(Reuters) - Brazilian President Michel Temer scrambled to name a new chief executive for state-controlled oil producer Petroleo Brasileiro SA on Friday, after the surprise resignation of CEO Pedro Parente over fuel pricing policies. Parente’s departure wiped $11 billion off...

Woodbury retires, replaced by Hansen

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) said Friday that Jeff Woodbury, Vice President of Investor Relations and Secretary, has elected to retire after 35 years of service. The Board of Directors has elected Neil Hansen, Downstream Controller, as Vice President of Investor...

ExxonMobil spuds first development well for Liza Phase 1 in Guyana

ExxonMobil spudded the first of 17 wells for the Liza Phase 1 development in Guyana on May 8 in what is being described as a landmark occasion by the company. The first well also happens to be a ‘producer...

TechnipFMC seeking multiple services for Guyana operations

ExxonMobil Guyana Tier 1 contractor, TechnipFMC, is inviting companies to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for a number of upcoming opportunities in the South American country. The company is in search of logistics, procurement and transportation services, inclusive of ground...

Oil at $70 is “good enough” – Halliburton CEO

Plunging oil prices are rattling the oil markets, but that doesn’t worry Jeff Miller, CEO of Halliburton Company (HAL), one of the world’s largest oil field service companies. Miller feels good with oil prices now trading around $70 a barrel, telling...

Guyana part of ExxonMobil’s ‘richest portfolio of investment opportunities’ – Woods

ExxonMobil’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Darren Woods told shareholders during the company’s annual meeting on Wednesday that it has put together the richest portfolio of investment opportunities since the merger that brought together Exxon and Mobil some 20...

Political partisanship ‘biggest mistake’ for Guyana’s Sovereign Wealth Fund – former MP

A former Member of Parliament (MP) in Guyana believes that political partisanship poses the greatest threat to the establishment and effective management of a Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) in the soon-to-be oil producing South American country. Delivering a presentation on...

Total farms into Angola

Total S.A. TOT has signed agreements with Sonangol, covering certain upstream and downstream operations in Angola. These agreements will further strengthen TOTAL's operation in the country. Total has been operating in Angola for the past seven decades and is the leading...

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CNOOC’s record production in Guyana boosts strong Q3 results

CNOOC Limited announced its highest-ever net production and net profit for the third quarter of 2024, crediting increased output...