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Deepwater CAPEX in Latin America to surpass US$25 billion in 2024 – WoodMac

Latin America is poised for a surge in deepwater investments, with regional capital expenditures (CAPEX) expected to surpass US$25 billion in 2024, as outlined in Wood Mackenzie’s newest report titled: ‘Latin America upstream: 5 things to look for in...

University of Guyana boosts faculty with 31 doctoral scholars from Exxon-funded program

The University of Guyana (UG) marked a milestone as 31 faculty members, who pursued their PhDs and EdDs, graduated in December 2023. This accomplishment is a result of the Advanced Scholars Programme, initiated in the 2018/2019 academic year and...

Stabroek PSA delivers US$1.4 billion in profit oil, US$218 million in royalties, helps boost Guyana’s budget allocations

Guyana's Natural Resource Fund (NRF) received a substantial sum of US$1.6 billion in royalties and profit oil revenues for the year 2023, as reported by Senior Minister with responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh. This...

Cyprus foreign minister expressed support for Guyana in Venezuela row

Guyana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said Minister Hugh Todd had a telephone call with his Cypriot counterpart, during which, “unwavering support” was expressed to Guyana in the border controversy with Venezuela.  Dr. Constantinos Kombos, Minister of Foreign...

Westwood projects robust rebound in O&G engineering contracts, anticipates 77% spike in 2024

Westwood anticipates 2024 oil and gas-related engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract value will rebound to close at approximately US$76 billion, a 77% increase compared to 2023. This will be driven by the demand for approximately 324 subsea trees, 22...

Murray Auchincloss appointed as bp CEO following rigorous selection process

Bp has announced the appointment of Murray Auchincloss as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with immediate effect, following a thorough and competitive four-month search process. Auchincloss, who has been serving as interim CEO since September 2023 after the resignation of...

Gas-to-Energy project obstructionists “hopelessly misguided” – Jagdeo

“Hopelessly misguided” is what Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo called Elizabeth Deane-Hughes, Vanda Radzik, and international lawyer Melinda Janki for their attempt to block funding for Guyana’s Gas-to-Energy project from the U.S. EXIM Bank.  Janki reportedly wrote a letter to the...

Loquan to exit Trinidad’s National Gas Company after eight years

The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (NGC) announced in a Jan. 18 release that Mark Loquan will not be renewing his contract with the company. His term as Director on the NGC Board and its affiliates...

Government to seek out auditor for 2020-2023 Stabroek block expenses – VP

Plans are underway to commence the audit of Stabroek block expenses incurred by ExxonMobil, Hess and CNOOC for the period 2020-2023, said Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo.  “We are … going out to tender soon for the audit up to the...

ABB cops contract to supply electrical, digital systems for Uaru FPSO

ABB has been awarded a contract by Offshore Frontier Solutions Pte Ltd to provide a comprehensive electrical system and digital solutions for ExxonMobil's Errea Wittu floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel. Offshore Fronter Solutions is a joint venture...

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What happens to the parts of Guyana’s offshore blocks that contractors give back?

When ExxonMobil drilled the Liza-1 well in 2015, it confirmed the first major offshore oil discovery in Guyana —...