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ExxonMobil confirms 7th oil discovery; expects 500,000 barrels per day total production

Exxon Mobil Corporation confirmed on Wednesday a 7th oil discovery off the Guyana coast at its Pacora-1 well. The company said it encountered approximately 65 feet (20 meters) of high-quality, oil-bearing sandstone reservoir. The well was safely drilled to 18,363...

Exxon strikes oil again offshore Guyana in 7th discovery

ExxonMobil has made its 7th oil discovery offshore the South American country of Guyana at the Pacora well, located approximately 4 miles from the Payara reservoir in the Stabroek Block. OilNOW understands that while the discovery is not the largest...

Government to release Petroleum Agreement for Ratio Guyana Limited tomorrow

OilNOW can confirm that the Government will on Wednesday February 28, 2018 release the Petroleum Agreement between itself and the principals of Ratio Guyana Limited, signed on April 28, 2015. Ratio and its principals had commenced negotiations with the Government...

SBM Offshore in search of wide-ranging services for Guyana operations

As work on the Liza Destiny FPSO moves into high gear in Singapore, SBM offshore is ramping up its preparations for the arrival and operation of the vessel that will bring first oil for the South American country of...

Oil talks expected during Mexican foreign minister’s visit to Jamaica

(Jamaica Gleaner) A trip by Mexico’s foreign minister to Jamaica next month is being positioned by foreign media as the latest development in US-led pressure on the Nicolas Maduro administration in Venezuela. A report by Reuters news agency says Maduro retains loyalty from...

Venezuelan oil production could further collapse on new U.S. sanctions

(Oil Price) If the U.S. expands sanctions on Venezuela to include the oil industry and restricts U.S. exports of oil products that are crucial for diluting Venezuela’s extra-heavy oil, oil production in the country sitting on the world’s largest...

Misleading, disingenuous reports on oil ‘taking toll’ – State Minister

Guyana’s Minister of State, Joseph Harmon says consistently disingenuous and misleading negative reports in sections of the Guyanese media on matters relating to the country's emerging oil and gas industry is beginning to take its toll - something the...

Eco Atlantic now recognized as TSX Venture 50 Company

In wake of its announcement of a potential 1 billion plus barrels of oil at its Orinduik Block offshore Guyana, Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas Ltd. (AIM: ECO, TSX-V: EOG), said Friday that it has been recognized as a 2018...

Court hands Trump another defeat in bid to block Obama-era oil and gas methane emissions rule

A U.S. District Court judge has blocked the Interior Department from suspending an Obama-era rule meant to prevent planet-warming methane from escaping during oil and natural gas operations. According to a CNBC report, the ruling marks the latest setback for...

Over 3,500 world energy leaders to converge in Bahrain for GEO 2018

Over 3,500 world energy leaders, stakeholders and executives from 50 countries are set to converge in Bahrain for the 13th Middle East Geosciences Conference and Exhibition (GEO 2018) for 4 days of strategic dialogue and business opportunities. Oil and Gas...

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Eco Atlantic remains upbeat about stake in South America’s mega hotspot   

Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas Ltd. has reaffirmed its focus on Guyana, a key area for hydrocarbon exploration, where...