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Longtail could be Exxon’s 8th development offshore Guyana

Guyana’s next Stabroek Block development could potentially be ExxonMobil’s Longtail discovery, Vickram Bharrat, the country’s Minister of Natural Resources said. “They are already moving ahead with Hammerhead, and we have heard talks that Longtail will come after that,” he said. The...

Guyana to contract audit of Exxon’s Stabroek Block 2021-2023 expenses by September 

Guyana's Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, said the government is on track to issue a contract award in September for the audit of Stabroek Block expenses for the period 2021-2023.  “We’re looking at the same model where we can...

Exxon expected to submit Hammerhead development plan to Guyana regulators early next year

The field development plan for ExxonMobil’s Hammerhead project is expected in the first quarter of 2025, according to Guyana's Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat.  “...then we will do our necessary due diligence with the view of issuing the license...

Corentyne Block with the State; gov’t in no hurry to consider next steps for CGX – Bharrat

Guyana’s Corentyne Block has returned to state hands, Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat confirmed on Aug. 14. The asset was held by CGX Energy as operator in partnership with Frontera Energy.  “CGX license has expired. There is no license...

Stabroek Block reserve estimate now stands at 11.6 billion barrels – Guyana oil minister

The ExxonMobil-operated Stabroek Block offshore Guyana is estimated to hold 11.6 billion barrels of oil equivalent resources. Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, shared the updated figure during an August 14 press conference in Georgetown.  It represents the first change from...

Guyana government wants local O&G suppliers to be paid in three-week period; 45 days still seen as too long

Guyana's Local Content Secretariat is pushing to have local contractors in the oil and gas sector receive payments in 21 days, according to the Director, Dr. Martin Pertab.  Presently, oil companies have up to 45 days after the receipt of...

Impact studies allow for up to 708,000 b/d from current Guyana projects

ExxonMobil’s oil production operations offshore Guyana could achieve up to 708,000 barrels per day (b/d) without breaching limits used to assess their environmental impacts.   The limits are captured in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) which formed part of the review processes for the...

Women represent 52% of Exxon’s workforce in Guyana

ExxonMobil Guyana is paving the way for female professionals in the energy sector, with 52% of its local workforce comprising women. Jennifer Elliot, Geoscience Manager at ExxonMobil Guyana, highlighted the company's commitment to gender diversity during a recent interview...

Global offshore rig movements reflect regional demand shifts from 2020 to 2024 – Westwood’s RigLogix

Offshore rig movements from 2020 to 2024 reveal significant regional shifts, according to data from Westwood Global Energy Group’s RigLogix. The Middle East and Asia have been key regions experiencing increases in jack-up rig supply. From 2020 to 2023,...

Exxon signals intention to buy Liza Destiny, Prosperity FPSOs from SBM Offshore 

ExxonMobil intends to purchase the Liza Destiny and Prosperity floating production storage and offloading vessels (FPSOs) from SBM Offshore, the shipbuilder reported in its half-year earnings.  SBM Offshore said both purchases are expected in the “second half of 2024, ahead...

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US company locks in lease for $50M/yr LNG import terminal in Brazil

U.S.-based energy company New Fortress Energy has secured a long-term lease and capacity agreement for its Terminal de Gás...