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Migrant surge pushes Guyana population to one million mark

Guyana’s population is approaching the one-million mark after a decade of rapid growth, according to preliminary census data that show the country’s demographic expansion accelerating alongside a period of strong economic performance. Guyana’s population stood at 878,674 in September 2022,...

Cabinet decision pending on Petrotrin restart as refinery report moves to final stage – TT Energy Minister 

Trinidad and Tobago’s Cabinet is expected to consider recommendations on restarting the Petrotrin refinery after the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries completed its review of a recently submitted committee report. Energy Minister Roodal Moonilal gave the update on January...

Venezuela could add up to 300,000 b/d within months if conditions align – Wood Mackenzie

Venezuela could raise oil production by 200,000 to 300,000 barrels per day (b/d) in the coming months if upstream investment resumes under the right conditions, according to a January 6 report by Wood Mackenzie, a global research and consultancy...

Touchstone seeks partner for onshore Cretaceous drilling campaign in Trinidad

Touchstone Exploration is seeking a strategic partner to participate in drilling up to six high-impact onshore Cretaceous exploration prospects across the Central Range and Southern basins of Trinidad and Tobago. The opportunity is being advanced through Touchstone Exploration (Trinidad) Ltd....

Guyana’s next development targeting close to one billion barrels of oil

Guyana is preparing for its next major step in offshore oil production with the Uaru development, ExxonMobil’s upcoming project in the Stabroek Block. Rather than opening a new frontier, Uaru deepens production in an already proven basin. The project is...

Suriname Oil & Gas: What to Look Forward to in 2026

PARAMARIBO, SURINAME – Suriname’s oil and gas sector is set for a pivotal 2026 as it transitions from exploration promise toward project delivery and commercial decisions. With offshore developments advancing and several key milestones due this year, industry stakeholders,...

Leveraging oil exports key to getting change in Venezuela – U.S. Energy Secretary

United States Energy Secretary Chris Wright has disclosed plans to leverage control over Venezuela’s oil exports and revenue generated by the Spanish-speaking nation.  In a January 7 press conference in Washington, Wright said the move is central to the U.S....

Exxon cautions against return to Venezuela’s oil industry, says technical evaluation crucial before investment

Exxon Mobil has cautioned that any return to Venezuela’s oil sector will depend on major legal reforms and a detailed technical assessment of the country’s assets. Exxon’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Darren Wood, has stressed that the country remains...

GranMorgu on track as project reaches 25% progress, Staatsolie says

Suriname’s offshore GranMorgu oil project is progressing as planned, with overall development now 25% complete, according to Staatsolie. The update was released by the state oil firm on December 30. Staatsolie said construction of the floating production, storage and offloading...

Scaling oil reserves cement Guyana’s place as a global energy powerhouse – Canadian strategist

Guyana is emerging as one of the world’s most strategically positioned oil producers. Expanding offshore reserves and easing geopolitical pressures are strengthening its position as a long-term energy powerhouse, according to Canadian energy strategist Steven Rowles. Speaking on BNN Bloomberg...

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Middle East tensions could lift Guyana’s oil revenues, but capacity risks remain – Orinoco Research

Rising geopolitical instability in the Middle East could increase oil revenues for Guyana while also exposing capacity constraints across...