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Upcoming major shorebase seeking local suppliers for up to 90 services

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The Vreed-en-Hoop Shorebase Inc. (VEHSI) has taken a significant step towards its December completion date by seeking local service providers to meet its operational needs. The company recently published a request for information (RFI) to identify potential contractors offering...
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More dredging of Demerara channel to support VEHSI project

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Dredging activities continue in the vicinity of Guyana’s Demerara main ship channel and off the West Coast of Demerara around Plantation Best to support the Vreed-en-Hoop Shore Base Project (VEHSI).  A notice from the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) outlined that...
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Steady output at Liza projects in June delivered highest daily volumes yet

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The Stabroek Block’s Liza projects delivered steady volumes at peak levels in June 2023, resulting in the highest daily volumes yet.  Liza Phase 1 delivered 154,790 barrels per day (bpd), totaling 4.3 million barrels over the full month. Liza Phase...
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In three short years, Guyana transformed legislative, regulative framework for oil industry – VP Jagdeo

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As the Guyana Government marked its third year in office on August 2, 2023, it reveled in the progress made thus far in overhauling the legislative and regulatory architecture of the oil industry. Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, the country’s Vice...
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Block 58: Krabdagu-3 appraisal well confirms extension of oil resource 14 km from initial discovery offshore Suriname

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Suriname is one significant step closer to its highly anticipated offshore oil development as APA Corporation reported that Krabdagu-3 appraisal well in Block 58 confirmed an extension of oil resources, some 14 kilometres from the original prospect.   APA holds a...
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Current oil price forces Biden to push back purchase of six million barrels for emergency reserve

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In response to soaring oil prices that have rallied above US$80 a barrel, the Joe Biden administration is once again postponing the replenishment of the nation's emergency oil reserve. The decision comes as the Department of Energy (DOE) is...
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Oil minister tables historic petroleum bill in Guyana Parliament 

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Guyana’s Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, has tabled the Petroleum Activities Bill 2023 in the country's Parliament. The Bill was initially published for consultation with stakeholders and has now been revised by the government to incorporate acceptable comments. In...
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Guyana establishes world dominance in discovered volumes for 2023, surpasses 600 million boe – Rystad Energy

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Guyana's Stabroek Block has proven to be a game-changer in the global energy landscape, propelling the South American nation to the forefront of discovered volumes. According to a new Rystad Energy report, Guyana has surpassed all other contenders, recording...
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Colombia’s fiscal reforms can push investors to Guyana basin – WoodMac

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A recent analysis by energy consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie indicates that the oil sectors of the burgeoning Guyana-Suriname basin could reap benefits from fiscal reforms introduced by Colombia's newly elected President, Gustavo Petro. The Colombian president has launched an ambitious...
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Ghana Chamber of Commerce to lead Local Content Conference in Georgetown

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The Ghana Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to spearhead a pioneering two-day Ghana - Guyana Local Content Conference, scheduled to take place in Georgetown, Guyana, at the Marriott Hotel on Thursday, August 10. This event, a collaboration between the...
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