Sarawak Shell Berhad (SSB), a subsidiary of global energy giant Shell plc, announced the commencement of gas production at the Timi platform in Malaysia. Under the SK318 production sharing contract (PSC), Timi represents a groundbreaking endeavour, combining cutting-edge technology...
In a recent address at the CEO Oil and Gas Governors Meeting in Geneva, head of Petrobras, Jean-Paul Prates emphasized the critical role of the oil and gas industry in global energy transition efforts.
Prates argued that while the importance...
Oil revenues generated by ExxonMobil and partners from the Stabroek Block have not yet matched the major investments they have made into exploring for crude and developing those fields. The companies have sanctioned more than US$40 billion in projects...
Guyana's new Petroleum Activities Act, which was signed into law by President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, includes stringent provisions targeting companies that delay payments under their petroleum agreements with the government. Timely payments, encompassing royalties, training funds, and contributions...
Guyana's MATPAL Marine Institute Inc. is celebrating a significant milestone in maritime education and training as the American Caribbean Maritime Foundation (ACMF) extends its support to a new cohort of students. Over the past two years, MATPAL said ACMF's...
The eagerly anticipated Dragon Gas Deal, a landmark agreement between Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela, is facing an uncertain future due to the lingering impact of US sanctions. The accord revolves around the development of the Dragon Gas Field,...
In a recent Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for ExxonMobil's sixth Stabroek Block development, known as Whiptail, a comprehensive breakdown of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions expected from its operations was provided. The findings suggest that, even at peak emissions,...
Guyana's government is keenly evaluating the feasibility of establishing a genuine deep-water port. However, Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo emphasized that the success of this significant venture hinges on a strategic trade link with Brazil.
At a recent press conference,...
In a bold move, Nigeria's newly elected president Bola Ahmed Tinubu has publicly unveiled his administration's ambitious plan to nearly double the country's crude oil production. The goal is to escalate production from the 1.3 million barrels per day...
Though its ascent on the global oil scene has been swift, Guyana is taking care to avoid the pitfalls of other major producers that have led to the emergence of the Dutch disease, said Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo.
Guyana’s...