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Analysis: Malaysia regime change heralds risks for Southeast Asian oil and gas

(Platts) The surprise outcome of Malaysia's historic 2018 elections has elevated risks for the oil and gas sector in Southeast Asia, stemming from the winning coalition's stance on fuel subsidies, its position on Chinese business investment and potential interference...

Anapai among ‘high profile’ wells being drilled in 2018 – WoodMac

Industry analyst Wood Mackenzie has compiled a list of the ‘highest profile’ wells being drilled in 2018 based on data received from more than 200 senior energy leaders and professionals. In its new ‘The Future of Exploration Survey 2018’ report,...

PCJ looks to next phase of oil exploration as first 3D seismic survey is completed in Jamaica

(The Gleaner) The Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) is hoping that the post survey data analysis of the first 3D seismic survey of Jamaica's offshore in the exploration for oil and gas will be encouraging enough to move the...

ON Energy PSA: 53% profit oil, 1% royalty for Guyana

The Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) between the Government of Guyana and ON Energy, signed on February 12, 2013, outlines a 53% share of profit oil for the South American country and 1% royalty, payable by the company. Recoverable contract...

Guyana contracts American firm to review ExxonMobil application for giant Liza Phase 2 development

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has hired an American company; Rampal US Corporation to assess and certify an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study for the ExxonMobil Liza phase II development. This was confirmed on Friday by Guyanese Minister of State,...

Guyanese officials to visit Mexico in ‘technical exchange’ mission on petroleum

Four officials from Guyana’s Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) will soon be visiting Mexico as part of a ‘technical exchange’ exercise with the Mexican Institute of Petroleum (IMP). The South American country’s Natural Resources Minister, Raphael Trotman met with the...

IMF gives Guyana thumbs up on fiscal prep for oil

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday said it welcomed the progress being made in Guyana on establishing a comprehensive fiscal framework for managing oil wealth while forecasting a turnaround in the South American country’s economic outlook when revenues...

Oil prices hit highest in years as markets adjust to looming sanctions on Iran

(Reuters) - Oil prices clocked up more multi-year highs on Thursday as traders adjusted to the prospects of renewed U.S. sanctions against major crude exporter Iran amid an already tightening market. The United States plans to impose new sanctions against...

Exxon joint venture partner HESS ranked top oil and gas company on 2018 Best Corporate Citizens list

Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) has earned a place as the No. 1 oil and gas company on Corporate Responsibility magazine’s prestigious list of 100 Best Corporate Citizens for 2018. The annual list recognizes public companies across the United States that demonstrate...

Kosmos expects results from Anapai this month

Kosmos Energy says it expects results from the Anapai-1 well in Suriname later this month as drill operations continue in Block 45 where the company holds a 50% interest. The company announced its first quarter 2018 results on Monday, reporting...

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Second phase of Berbice training facility progressing with extended timeline

The construction of the oil and gas training facilities at the Guyana Technical Training College (GTTCI) in Port Mourant,...