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Saipem secures US$1.9 billion in contracts with ExxonMobil Guyana and Equinor in Brazil

Italy's leading engineering, drilling, and construction services provider, Saipem, has clinched two substantial offshore contracts valued at approximately US$1.9 billion. The agreements involve collaborations with ExxonMobil's subsidiary, ExxonMobil Guyana Limited, and Equinor, the Norwegian state-owned energy giant, spanning operations...

Guyana President leading delegation to COP28; will return ahead of Venezuela referendum

Guyana’s Head of State, Dr. Irfaan Ali will be leading a delegation to the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. COP28 will be held from November 30 until December 12,...

Equinor exits Nigeria after 30 years, 1 billion barrels of oil produced

Equinor and Chappal Energies have entered into an agreement for the sale of Equinor Nigeria Energy Company (ENEC), which holds a 53.85% ownership in oil and gas lease OML 128, including the unitised 20.21% stake in the Agbami oil...

Petrobras terminates US$34 million LUBNOR refinery sale with Grepar, faces legal action

Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras has terminated the contract for the sale of its Lubrificantes e Derivados de Petróleo do Nordeste (LUBNOR) refinery in north-eastern Brazil. The decision came as Grepar Participações (Grepar), the prospective buyer, failed to meet...

Guyana oil fund withdrawals approaching US$1 billion to date for 2023

Guyana has made its seventh withdrawal from the Natural Resource Fund (NRF) according to the Ministry of Finance.  In a release, it was said that the government withdrew US$100 million (GY$20.8 billion) on November 23. Total withdrawals now stand at...

Local farm commissions cutting-edge greenhouse supported by SBM Offshore Guyana

Plympton Farms achieved a milestone under the Green Farms Initiative, inaugurating a three-acre greenhouse at Dora along the Linden Highway on November 24. The ceremony marked the culmination of a pivotal stage in a tripartite collaboration between SBM Offshore...

Oil to play major role in Argentina economy, signals President Elect Milei

Countries around the world, from rich to developing, continue to pursue the monetization of their oil and gas resources so that much-needed revenue can be plugged into their economies. Addressing the election of Javier Milei as President of Argentina, Adrian...

Saipem Guyana Inc. seeks occupational health and infirmary services for Stabroek block operations

Saipem Guyana Inc., one of the major contractors for ExxonMobil's Stabroek Block operations, has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for occupational health and infirmary services aimed at enhancing on-site medical provisions and emergency response capabilities. The services encompass comprehensive...

McDermott secures contract for engineering and construction at Trinidad & Tobago’s Manatee gas field project

U.S.-based contractor McDermott has clinched a contract to spearhead engineering and construction efforts at the Manatee gas field project in Trinidad and Tobago, a venture initiated by Shell. This latest development follows McDermott being granted a limited notice to proceed...

U.S. and Guyana army strengthen military partnership at meeting this week

Leadership from the United States Army 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB) and the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) convened on November 27-28, further cementing the military partnership between the U.S and Guyana. The discussions held between the U.S. and GDF...

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Guyana Electric boosts grid reliability with specialized high-voltage training

Guyana Electric has launched specialized training courses in medium and high-voltage cable terminations and joints, aimed at improving installation...