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MODEC in search of FPSO mooring hook-up services for ExxonMobil’s Uaru project

MODEC Guyana Inc. (MOG) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading vessel (FPSO) mooring hook-up services for the Uaru Project.  The project involves the Errea Wittu FPSO, which will be situated 190 kilometers from...

Hammerhead tapped as Exxon’s seventh Stabroek Block development 

ExxonMobil has selected Hammerhead as its seventh development in Guyana’s Stabroek Block.  The company filed for environmental authorization on June 25. The development is expected to target between 120,000 and 180,000 barrels per day (b/d).  Unlike the previous developments, Hammerhead is expected...

Border Case: ICJ sets Dec. 5 2024, Aug. 11, 2025 for Guyana, Venezuela to make written submissions 

Dates have been set by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for written second round pleadings by Guyana and Venezuela in the ongoing border case.  Per the ICJ’s order, Guyana has until December 9 this year to make submissions. Venezuela...

Gas-to-Energy: Guyana to tender soon for NGL storage facility, marketer – Ali

Guyana plans to advertise its need for a storage facility and a marketer for the Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) from its Gas-to-Energy project soon. “The government is working to have an NGL storage facility and marketer for the NGL to...

State, Exxon must be added to legal proceedings affecting petroleum activity – Guyana High Court rules 

Guyana’s High Court ruled on June 24 that the State and ExxonMobil Guyana has a right to be party to legal proceedings that affect petroleum operations.  According to a release from the Attorney General’s office, which represented the State, the...

Former Exxon official to lead Fulcrum LNG in Guyana gas partnership

A former ExxonMobil official, Jesus Bronchalo, is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Fulcrum LNG—a U.S. firm Guyana identified to partner with the government and ExxonMobil on a major natural gas development. Bronchalo announced his association with Fulcrum,...

Suriname gets first OPITO-certified training center as preparations continue for offshore development

The Kersten Group of Companies announced the official opening of the Kersten Training Academy, an OPITO-certified training center focused on the onshore and offshore oil and gas industry in Suriname.  Kersten said the academy offers high-quality, mandatory energy and industry-related...

Border Controversy: Guyana open to renewing talks with Venezuela post-elections – Presi. Ali

Guyana’s President, Irfaan Ali, has expressed readiness to renew diplomatic engagements with Venezuela following the conclusion of its current election period.  During a June 20 press briefing, President Ali addressed the importance of peaceful dialogue and regional stability while also...

With days left, CGX on course to lose its third Guyana block

CGX Energy and its Corentyne Block partner, Frontera Energy, are on the brink of losing the Corentyne Block.  This would make CGX’s third loss of a Guyana block, following the relinquishment of the Demerara and Berbice Blocks in June 2022....

Stabroek Block cost recovery to exceed US$30 billion in 2024

Cost recovery for investments into the Stabroek Block petroleum operations are set to accumulate to approximately US$31 billion by the end of 2024.  The Stabroek Block Production Sharing Agreement, inked by the Guyana government, ExxonMobil, Hess and CNOOC, allows the...

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