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Hess says exploration planned this year for Suriname blocks at Guyana border

Hess Corporation said exploration activities are planned this year for two Suriname blocks in which it holds stakes - Block 42 and Block 59. The note is part of the company’s annual report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange...

Hess’ Guyana output now on par with its leading Bakken asset

Growing oil production offshore Guyana is taking even more prominence in the portfolios of the Stabroek Block co-venturers, with Hess’ net Guyana production now being on par with output at its traditionally leading Bakken Shale operations in North Dakota. The...

Rising offshore rig dayrates prompt energy companies to explore ownership options – Westwood

In a climate of escalating offshore rig dayrates, energy companies are increasingly considering ownership as a strategy to control costs and ensure availability, according to insights from Westwood Global Energy Group.  As of December 31, 2023, the cost to rent...

Hess reports 180% profit jump, driven by Payara start-up in Guyana

Hess Corporation reported a net income of US$972 million or US$3.16 per share for the first quarter of 2024, in its April 25 earnings report. This represents a 180% increase over the net income of US$346 million or US$1.13...

Trumpetfish and Redmouth wells up next on Exxon’s Stabroek Block drill campaign

ExxonMobil is targeting the Trumpetfish-1 and Redmouth-1 wells next in its Stabroek Block exploration campaign.  According to notices from Guyana’s Maritime Administration Department (MARAD), drilling at Trumpetfish-1 is scheduled to conclude on April 30 while drilling at Redmouth-1 is scheduled...

Saipem reports net profit of €57 million in Q1 2024

Saipem, the Italian energy industry contractor, disclosed a positive net result of 57 million euros for the first quarter of 2024, a turnaround from the breakeven recorded in the corresponding period of 2023.  The announcement came following the approval of...

Halliburton reports US$606 million net income for Q1 2024 

Halliburton, the multinational oilfield services company, disclosed its financial performance for the first quarter of 2024, reporting a net income of US$606 million, equivalent to US$0.68 per diluted share.  This represented a decrease from the first quarter of 2023 when...

Gas-to-Energy: 375 billion cubic feet of gas committed for sale – Hess

In a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Hess Corporation said 375 billion cubic feet of natural gas is estimated to be subject to sales commitments under the Gas-to-Energy project in Guyana.  The Guyana government will utilize the...

Noble Venturer booked all year for campaigns in Africa hotspots

Noble Drilling announced the scheduled activities for its Noble Venturer drillship in Africa, which are expected to take all year, potentially going into 2025.  Following the early completion of the Tullow Oil Ghana campaign expected to end in late May...

Stena DrillMAX leaves Guyana temporarily for Exxon’s Newfoundland campaign

The Stena DrillMAX is sailing across the Atlantic, on its way to Newfoundland to assist with an ExxonMobil-led campaign.  The vessel will be used to drill the Persephone wildcat well of Exploration License (EL) 1169. The license area lies in...

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Energy Chamber Head urges Guyanese youths to embrace long-term opportunities in oil sector 

President of the Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber (GOGEC), Manniram Prashad, has called on Guyanese youth to embrace...