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Oil story of South America’s newest producer built on 45 discoveries in just nine years 

ExxonMobil’s Liza find back in 2015 unlocked a treasure trove of oil and gas discoveries in Guyana’s Stabroek Block. Now, in 2024, the number stands at 45 discoveries and Exxon aims to take this even higher.  “I believe Guyana will...

Saipem vessel completes 180 consecutive ‘Perfect Days’ on Yellowtail project in Guyana

Saipem's FDS2 vessel has successfully wrapped up its pipelay and subsea construction work for ExxonMobil's Yellowtail Project offshore Guyana, achieving a milestone of 180 consecutive “Perfect Days.” This accomplishment means 180 days without any injury, asset damage, or environmental...

Exxon hopeful of resolving audit dispute without going to arbitration

For ExxonMobil, arbitration would be the “last resort” to resolve the findings of the IHS Market audit of its 1997-2017 Stabroek Block expenses.  “I don't have any intent to call an arbitration. I don't think that that's the right way...

Wood Mackenzie analysts predict continued, slower investment in oil and gas sector

UK-based analytics firm Wood Mackenzie says while investment growth in the oil and gas sector is set to continue, it will occur at a slower pace than in previous years.  Capital allocation in the oil and gas sector has become...

Petronas expected to FID Block 52 gas development – Staatsolie Head 

Suriname’s second final investment decision (FID) is expected from Petronas for a potential Block 52 development, Managing Director of Staatsolie, Annand Jagesar has said.  Petronas Suriname E&P is the operator of Block 52 with a 50% participating interest. ExxonMobil Exploration...

Saipem seeks catering services for VEHSI facility

Italian engineering and drilling firm Saipem is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for catering services at its Vreed-en-Hoop Shore Base Inc. (VEHSI) facility. Saipem's operation at VEHSI spans 81,000 square meters.  VEHSI is a collaboration between NRG Holdings, a 100%...

TOTALTEC launches state-of-the-art hospitality complex in Guyana

TOTALTEC Inc. has announced the launch of its new hospitality group, CampBOSS Inc., which will open its first facility in Houston, Greater Georgetown. The state-of-the-art complex will feature 52 rooms, with plans to expand to over 100 rooms in...

Surveys begin for Shell’s Dragon Gas project off Trinidad and Tobago’s coast

Surveys have officially begun for the Dragon Gas Project as the Dona Jose 2 vessel embarked on a geophysical and geotechnical study at Tembladora Port, Chaguaramas. The vessel, chartered by Geohidra—a Venezuelan company contracted by Shell—will gather data from...

Stability crucial for US$55 billion investment in Stabroek Block

By 2027, US$55 billion would have been invested in oil and gas projects in Guyana by ExxonMobil and its co-venturers Hess and CNOOC. This commitment is based on the terms of the 2016 Stabroek Block Production Sharing Agreement. “Any change...

Drilling at Hammerhead-4 to reinforce confidence in project design – Routledge

ExxonMobil is drilling the Hammerhead-4 appraisal well offshore Guyana, ahead of its Hammerhead development project, which aims to produce oil from the 2018 discovery.  According to ExxonMobil Guyana President Alistair Routledge, the appraisal drilling of Hammerhead-4 is a crucial step in further...

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University of Guyana to expand port, marine, aviation education as oil and gas jobs grow

The University of Guyana is moving to expand technical education offers in port, marine, and aviation as employment opportunities...