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Guyana invites consultations on gas monetization strategy

The Guyana government has announced the initiation of a public consultation for Guyana's gas monetization strategy. A release from the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) said the strategy aims to serve as a "pivotal roadmap for managing the nation's...

SBM Offshore Guyana awards scholarships to indigenous women pursuing STEM degrees

In a ceremony held on October 19, SBM Offshore Guyana announced the recipients of their Scholarship Programme for Indigenous Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Kimberly Kenyon and Graziella Abraham have been awarded full scholarships to pursue...

CGX, Frontera and the Corentyne block: What to look out for

CGX Energy and Frontera Energy are expected to report to the market soon about their plans for the Corentyne block offshore Guyana. Frontera’s earnings report for the third quarter is expected on November 9, and CGX’s usually falls in...

Exxon seeking oceanology, meteorology consulting services for Stabroek block operations

ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) is actively searching for meteorology and oceanography consulting services for its Stabroek Block operations in Guyana. Stabroek Block supplied 12 million crude barrels to market in July | OilNOW  In a public Request for Information (RFI),...

Guyana-Venezuela land boundary was settled 124 years ago

Historical Context The 1899 Arbitral Award, which definitively settled the land boundary between Guyana and Venezuela, was the result of a legitimate process that was set in train in 1897. Prior to 1897, the boundary between British Guiana and Venezuela...

1,300 Guyanese women supporting Exxon activities onshore and offshore

New half-year local content data from ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) indicate that 1,300 Guyanese women are supporting the company's operations both on and offshore, in the South American country. EMGL said that Guyanese represent 69% of its overall workforce.  A total...

Chevron’s strategic move bolsters Guyana’s global oil dominance, says Sankey president

Paul Sankey, president and lead analyst at Sankey Research, has emphasized Guyana's status as a prime takeover target due to its exceptional oil assets, marking it as a global leader in the industry. Speaking on Chevron's recent acquisition of Guyana's...

Halliburton’s third quarter revenue at US$5.8 billion

Halliburton Company announced, on October 24, net income of US$716 million, or US$0.79 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2023. This compares to net income for the second quarter of 2023 of US$610 million, or US$0.68 per...

Deakin sees Venezuela’s referendum as ploy to rile up population

A “nationalist movement” is how Director of Energy at Americas Market Intelligence (AMI) Arthur Deakin characterized Venezuela’s national referendum on the Guyana border controversy.  The referendum was approved unanimously back in September by Venezuela’s house to decide what action to...

Suriname wants to leverage future oil royalties to extend debt repayment deadlines

Suriname is moving to use future oil royalties as collateral to manage about US$314 million of its debt.  The country has crafted oil-linked securities that hinge on royalty revenues to be generated from its first offshore oil development project in...

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Decision reached in arbitration over Hess’ stake in Guyana’s Stabroek Block

A decision has been reached in the high-stakes arbitration between ExxonMobil and Hess Corporation over a prized oil asset...