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‘Guyana is beholden to no state or private entity’, Ali says in rejection of Venezuela claims

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Guyana's President, Dr. Irfaan Ali is rebuffing unfounded statements from the Venezuela government about Guyana’s oil sector, the government’s relationship with ExxonMobil and purported actions by the United States Southern Command.   Venezuela has said that Guyana is controlled by...
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Namibia urged to emulate Guyana’s investor-friendly posture

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The Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, NJ Ayuk, highlighted the significant potential of the Orange Basin, suggesting it could hold up to three billion barrels of oil and 5.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. However, Ayuk...
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Trinidad’s largest natural gas producer to divest three fields

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BP is expected to close a deal to sell some Trinidad and Tobago upstream assets to Perenco, Reuters learned from people familiar with the talks.  The divestment of the Amherstia, Cashima and Immortelle fields would reduce BP’s Trinidad gas output...
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PGS secures major 3D seismic contract offshore South Atlantic margin

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Marine seismic data company PGS has been awarded a contract for a large 3D project offshore the South Atlantic margin by a multiclient company.  The contract falls within PGS' criteria for announcing contract awards of over US$10 million, but its...
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Venezuela submits counter-memorial to ICJ in Essequibo case

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Venezuela has made a submission to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in its border case with Guyana. The submission is its counter-memorial on the merits of the case concerning the Arbitral Award of 3 October 1899 (Guyana v....
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‘We’re not going to let our guards down’ on Venezuela – says Guyana VP

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Guyana remains steadfast in its vigilance as Venezuela persists in its aggressive stance, asserting claims to two-thirds of Guyanese territory, particularly the Essequibo region, following a recent referendum. Bharrat Jagdeo, Vice President, reiterated this commitment during a press conference...
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Blue Water to handle transport of topsides for Angola-bound FPSO

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Blue Water said it has successfully secured a substantial logistics contract with Yinson Production (YP), an independent owner and operator of floating production, storage and offloading vessels (FPSO) worldwide. Blue Water's Floating Productions Systems (FPS) project team will oversee...
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Shell projects US$1.9 billion EBITDA for Q1 2024

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Shell has released projections for its first-quarter 2024, indicating an expected adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of US$1.9 billion. The figures, however, are subject to change pending finalization and are set to be officially disclosed...
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Guyana’s shore base capacity: Eight projects approved over four years 

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Growing offshore activity has seen Guyana’s shore base capacity expand considerably since 2020. The Ministry of Public Works told OilNOW approval was given for eight projects over this period.  Among the greenlit projects was the expansion works at the Guyana...
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Guyana oil fund got US$604 million in Q1 2024

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In the first quarter of 2024, inflows into Guyana's Natural Resource Fund (NRF) have been substantial, at US$604 million (approx. GY$126 billion), according to a gazetted notice from the government of Guyana.  The contributions to the NRF are detailed as...
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MODEC to introduce new offshore training programme in Guyana 

MODEC is expected to unveil a new training programme to bolster Guyana’s existing offshore capabilities, Country Manager Rafeal Fumis...

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