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Subsea 7 seeking logistics firms as pipelaying for Gas-to-Energy begins

Subsea 7, one of the two companies hired for pipelaying service for Guyana’s Gas-to-Energy project is on the hunt for local logistics firms, according to a public Expression of Interest (EOI). Subsea 7 was hired alongside Dutch contractor Van Oord...

Total-Exxon deal to develop Guyana-Suriname gas resources a real possibility

It may be a far way off, but the Guyana government is setting the stage for the development of gas resources with Suriname, if the companies decide to go that way.  The latest development, in this regard, is a proposed...

SBM Offshore’s new build FPSO receives $1.615 billion project financing for Mero Field in Brazil

SBM Offshore has announced the successful signing of a project financing agreement for the FPSO Alexandre de Gusmão, totaling a significant amount of US$1.615 billion. The financing has been secured through a consortium of 12 international banks, with insurance...

Guyana moves to expand oil regulation with new proposed law

Guyana’s Ministry of Natural Resources has announced the release of a draft Petroleum Activities Bill for public consultation, proposing a major overhaul of its oil and gas regulatory framework. The bill aims to replace the outdated Petroleum (Exploration and...

Parliamentary Mace “nothing more than a relic” – High Court Judge as case challenging oil fund law thrown out

Guyana High Court Judge Navindra Singh on June 19 dismissed the case challenging the legality of the country’s oil fund law.  The case, filed by opposition Chief Whip Christopher Jones and Trade Unionist Norris Witter, stood on the claim that...

FPSO Sepetiba embarks on journey to boost Brazil’s offshore oil production

China's BOMESC shipyard bid farewell to the FPSO Sepetiba on June 16 marking a significant milestone for SBM Offshore, one of the world's leading providers of floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) units.  The vessel embarked on its journey to...

Exxon has invested in Guyana, the equivalent to the Central Bank’s total assets

Top officials at ExxonMobil affiliate, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) have confirmed that its asset base as of December 2022 stood at GY$2.3 trillion (almost US$11 billion).  EEPGL’s Vice President and Business Service Manager, Phillip Rietema was keen...

Latin America’s oil and gas production set for 25% surge by 2028

New projections by the International Energy Agency (IEA) see Latin America’s oil production increasing by 25% by 2028. Guyana and Brazil are among those leading this growth.  “Oil-producing countries outside the OPEC+ alliance dominate plans for increasing global supply capacity...

Premature to say whether Guyana will need to take Venezuela controversy to UN Security Council – Jagdeo 

Career diplomat, Dr. Riyad Insanally, sees Guyana’s recent election to sit on the United Nations Security Council, for the period 2024-2025, as a helpful addition to the repertoire of avenues that can be tapped by the government in its...

The energy transition era still in full swing or waning?

The energy transition talks came in hot but there appears to be a shift; majors are backpedaling on prior commitments to cut back on oil production.  bp was the first, and now Shell Corporation is moving in the same direction.  The...

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Return of Venezuelan crude could support Trinidad refinery revival – Energy Chamber 

The return of Venezuelan crude to international markets could support efforts to restart refinery operations in Trinidad and Tobago,...