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Exxon had a ‘strong safety year in 2024’ – Routledge 

ExxonMobil Guyana’s President, Alistair Routledge, has hailed 2024 as a year of exemplary safety performance for the company. “I'm happy to say we had a strong safety year in 2024, a platform that we expect to build on…So, first and...

More drilling activities planned for Ranger-1 – Exxon

ExxonMobil is preparing to undertake more drilling activities at its Ranger-1 discovery in the Stabroek Block in 2025, according to Alistair Routledge, President of ExxonMobil Guyana, who shared insights during a recent episode of Energy Perspectives. The Ranger find,...

Hammerhead project rivals Liza with superior reservoirs

ExxonMobil’s Hammerhead project, its seventh development in Guyana’s Stabroek Block, boasts reservoirs “as good as, or even better than”, the flagship Liza field, according to Alistair Routledge, President of ExxonMobil Guyana. He shared this detail during a recent episode...

Global energy supply chains face persistent challenges in 2025 

Supply chain challenges continue to disrupt global energy markets in 2025, with geopolitical tensions and protectionism driving significant shifts in the sector.  “High investment levels in oil and gas and new energy sectors are adding strain to an already stretched...

New Demerara bridge to be completed by August 31, 2025 – Government

The new four-lane high-span Demerara bridge will be completed on August 31, 2025.  The bridge is now 61.72% completed, and is one of several major projects expected to be completed in Guyana this year. The new bridge will be instrumental...

Global upstream investments to decline 2% in 2025, says Rystad Energy

Global upstream investments are forecast to drop by 2% in 2025, marking a slowdown after years of growth, according to Rystad Energy.  Despite the overall decline, deepwater investments are set to rise by 3%, supported by projects in Suriname, Mexico,...

Suriname oil development could be most expensive to date in Guyana Basin

Staatsolie said Suriname’s first oil development in the shared basin could cost US$13.2 billion. This would represent the highest development expense for such a project, costing more than any of the six projects already sanctioned for nearby Guyana in the same...

MODEC Guyana seeks contractor for gas detector supply and maintenance on Errea Wittu FPSO

MODEC Guyana is soliciting proposals for the supply, servicing, and calibration of portable gas detectors to support operations on the UARU Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit.  MODEC said it aims to enhance safety and operational risk management for...

Brazil enacts law enabling flexible local content policies in oil and gas

The Brazilian government has enacted Law 15,075/2024, introducing significant changes to the regulation of local content and production sharing agreements in the oil and gas sector. Effective December 26, 2024, the law aims to boost investments and optimize the...

A look back at 2024 milestones in Guyana’s oil and gas industry 

The year 2024 marked pivotal advancements in Guyana's oil and gas sector, cementing the country's position as a key player in the global energy market. Here’s a look at the stories that made waves this year, highlighting the industry's...

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Oil jumps past $109 as Trump signals escalation in Iran conflict

Oil prices climbed sharply on Thursday after Donald Trump signaled further military action against Iran, raising concerns about supply...