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Uaru, Whiptail surpass Yellowtail as largest investments in Guyana’s history

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ExxonMobil’s two latest developments offshore Guyana – Uaru and Whiptail, have surpassed Yellowtail as the largest investments in the country’s history. Each of these projects has an estimated development cost of US$12.7 billion. Yellowtail is estimated to cost US$10 billion....
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Suriname launches seep survey to explore potential oil and gas leaks under the sea

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As of September 2, 2024, 23,800 km² has been explored in the ongoing Suriname Seep Survey, a collaboration between Staatsolie, GeoPartners Limited (UK), and TROIS GeoConsulting (Netherlands).  The research, according to Staatsolie, aims to detect natural oil and gas leaks...
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Exxon forging ahead with development drilling at Yellowtail 

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ExxonMobil Guyana is progressing with developmental drilling at the Yellowtail well site in Guyana's Exclusive Economic Zone. According to Guyana's Maritime Administration Department (MARAD), the Noble Tom Madden is leading the operations, which are expected to conclude by October 31. The...
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SBM Offshore and MISC exchange FPSO assets in Brazil and Malaysia

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Dutch shipbuilder SBM Offshore has signed agreements with Malaysia's MISC Berhad to exchange ownership interests related to two floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels. The deal involves the FPSO Espirito Santo, operating in Brazil, and the FPSO Kikeh,...
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A look at ExxonMobil’s largest drilling fleet operating offshore Guyana

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The Stabroek Block offshore Guyana hosts four highly capable Noble drillships—Sam Croft, Bob Douglas, Tom Madden, and Don Taylor—all constructed by Hyundai Heavy Industries. These vessels share the advanced Gusto P10000 design, providing high performance in ultra-deepwater environments. Each drillship...
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No oil can be lifted without regulator present – ExxonMobil reaffirms

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ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) said in a statement on Thursday that no oil can be lifted from its Stabroek Block operations without a representative of the government being onboard the floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels. "None of...
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Guyana oil spill bill for Parliament in fourth quarter

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Guyana’s new oil spill bill is due to be tabled in Parliament later this year, the government said in its 2024 Mid-Year report.  “This bill, while addressing other areas, will deal with the management of and financial responsibility for oil...
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bp divests mature Trinidad assets to focus on gas growth opportunities

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bp is selling its mature offshore gas fields in Trinidad and Tobago to focus on shallow water, deepwater, and cross-border gas opportunities. The company said it has entered into an agreement with Perenco to divest its Immortelle, Flamboyant, Amherstia,...
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Exxon adopts new technologies for Whiptail FPSO to meet GHG goals

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U.S. oil major ExxonMobil says it has implemented innovative technologies for the Jaguar floating production storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) which will support its Whiptail development in Guyana. The FPSO is being built by Dutch floater specialist, SBM Offshore. The...
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Driller with most rigs off Guyana’s coast gets contract extension from ExxonMobil 

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ExxonMobil has awarded Noble Corporation an additional 4.8 rig years of backlog under the Commercial Enabling Agreement (CEA) in Guyana, the drilling expert said on Sept. 4 in its fleet report.  This extends the contracts of four Noble drillships—Noble Tom...
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First-ever Guyanese pilots join OMNI’s offshore operations

OMNI Helicopters has welcomed its first two Guyanese pilots, Yadram Ramcharran and Somant Heerelall, who have completed training to...

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