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Guyana wants expert to resolve dispute with Exxon over US$214 million in expenses

The Government of Guyana said on Thursday that it is preparing to take the next step in the dispute resolution process with ExxonMobil and its partners, Hess and CNOOC, over the disallowance of approximately US$214.4 million in expenses claimed...

Guyana and Lindsayca/CH4 to arbitrate GtE contract dispute 

The Government of Guyana (GoG) and Lindsayca/CH4 (LNDCH4) in a statement today said it will proceed to arbitration over the dispute under their engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for the Gas-to-Energy project.  The Dispute Avoidance and Adjudication Board (DAAB)...

Guyana asks ICJ to stop Venezuela’s plan for May election in the Essequibo region

Guyana has formally requested the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to prohibit Venezuela from proceeding with its planned elections in the Essequibo region, according to a release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Thursday.  The request...

SLB expands presence in Suriname with new office

SLB has strengthened its presence in Suriname with the opening of a new office in Paramaribo, reinforcing its commitment to the country’s energy development. The opening event was attended by senior representatives from Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname, including Director Downstream...

Energy and Infrastructure must go hand in hand, says CNOOC Guyana President

The critical link between energy and infrastructure is key to shaping Guyana’s economic future, said Lian Jihong, President of CNOOC Petroleum Guyana Limited, at the 2025 Guyana Energy Conference. Addressing an audience of industry leaders, policymakers, and investors, he...

Lessons from TT: Heritage Petroleum CEO on risk management, cost control in oil industry

A robust risk management framework is crucial in the oil and gas industry, especially given the volatile global oil markets and potential geopolitical impacts, according to Heritage Petroleum’s Eric Kuskula. Kuskula - CEO of Trinidad and Tobago’s newest state-owned oil...

Venezuela might shift to China, Russia, and Iran but it won’t replace US oil expertise – Rystad Energy 

W. Schreiner Parker, Managing Director for Latin America at Rystad Energy, has commented on the consequences of U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to revoke Chevron’s license to operate in Venezuela. He stated that this action delivers a significant blow...

Chevron has until April 3 to pack up oil operations in Venezuela 

April 3 marks the deadline for Chevron to cease its operations in Venezuela, a significant setback imposed by the new Trump administration on the Nicolás Maduro-led government. Usually, a company gets six months to pack up. Trump wants Chevron to...

Regulator designates anchor-free zone around Exxon’s undersea gas pipeline 

Guyana’s Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) has designated a 500-meter buffer zone around an offshore pipeline installed by ExxonMobil Guyana, warning mariners that the area is an anchor-free zone and urging extreme caution when navigating nearby. The regulator said the pipeline...

Efficiency gains propelling ExxonMobil’s rapid growth in Guyana 

ExxonMobil Guyana’s offshore oil developments are progressing with record efficiency, enabling faster project execution and greater economic benefits for the country. This is according to its President, Alistair Routledge, in an exclusive OilNOW interview. He said the company has refined...

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BIT eyes scaffolding training rollout with support from SBM Offshore Guyana, Panthera

The Board of Industrial Training (BIT) is looking to roll out scaffolding training as part of efforts to address...