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Oil will be produced from 8 wells in Liza Phase 1 development

The Liza Phase 1 development project will see a total of 17 wells being drilled, eight of which will produce oil, while six will be used for water injection and three for gas injection. Gas and water are reinjected to...

“We’re gonna keep looking for more oil” – Exxon Operations Manager

Encouraged by positive results from several drill campaigns offshore Guyana which saw the largest discovery being made for 2015, ExxonMobil has vowed to continue its search for more oil in the South American country. The Liza 1 discovery, estimated to...

Antigua & Barbuda establishes oil yard with Venezuela help

The West Indies Oil Company Limited, WIOC, has inaugurated a new oil tank yard in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda, improving the country’s energy infrastructure. Roughly 51 percent of the project is owned by the government of Antigua and Barbuda,...

Petroleum Bill: Getting it right trumps passing it with haste – Trotman

The passage of the Petroleum Commission of Guyana Bill 2017 which would pave the way for the establishment of a Petroleum Commission could occur before year-end, but authorities say getting it right is more important than trying to accelerate...

ExxonMobil increases Harvey relief effort commitment to $9.5M

Exxon Mobil Corporation said Thursday it had increased its financial commitment for Harvey relief to up to $9.5 million, which includes a new employee and retiree donation match program and in-kind donations to the American Red Cross for recovery efforts...

Production license valid for 20 years with one-time renewal option

ExxonMobil will have an initial 20-year period to produce petroleum under the license granted by Guyana for the Liza Phase 1 development project, with a single renewal period of up to 10 years thereafter. As part of the agreement, ExxonMobil,...

Guyana President stresses transparency, accountability in meeting with ExxonMobil CEO

Guyana’s President, Brigadier David Granger on Wednesday emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability in the oil and gas sector and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to doing things the “right way” in a meeting with CEO of ExxonMobil Corporation,...

Open bidding for petroleum blocks will be determined by national interest – Trotman

Guyana’s decision to retain a system of direct negotiations with companies or move towards a bidding system for the issuance of Exploration and Production (E&P) licenses will be determined by national interest. So says the country’s Minister of Natural Resources,...

TechnipFMC awarded EPCI contract for Husky Energy West White Rose project

TechnipFMC has been awarded an Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) contract from Husky Energy for the West White Rose Project in Eastern Canada. The contract covers the supply and installation of subsea equipment including tie-in manifolds, flexible flowlines, and...

2D imaging shows potential 1.8 billion barrels of oil at Orinduik Block

Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas had announced in June that the company along with its partner, Tullow Oil, was pursuing “significant reservoir leads” on the Orinduik Block offshore Guyana. OilNOW has since been able to confirm that these leads...

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ExxonMobil’s Longtail project to operate for 30 years, producing premium condensate and gas

ExxonMobil’s next development offshore Guyana, the Longtail project, is being designed to operate for three decades, making it the...