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Halliburton sees drilling demand lasting “multiple years” despite lower earnings in Q2

Oilfield services provider Halliburton on Tuesday said it remains confident of years of increased drilling activity globally despite recording lower earnings in the second quarter of 2022. The company’s net income fell to US$102 million from US$263 million mainly due to the pre-tax...

Guyana raked in over GY$48B in oil revenues in second quarter

In just three months, Guyana received a total of GY$48,406,316,589 (US$232,164,587.96) in royalty and profit oil payments in the Natural Resource Fund (NRF), according to a notice published in the Official Gazette dated July 18, 2022. Giving a breakdown, the Finance...

CGX CFO leaves job with immediate effect, new person appointed

CGX Energy announced on Monday that its newly installed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) George Davis has been replaced by Daniel Sanchez – currently head of the Corporate Consolidation and Reporting team at Frontera Energy Corporation, effective immediately. Davis had been appointed CFO on July 5 but according...

Guyana modernising transport infrastructure in region set for major development

As the growth of Guyana's oil and gas sector fuels development in areas where service centers are erected, the government is moving to upgrade and modernise supporting infrastructure – particularly for the transport sector. Through the Central Housing and...

US gas production to surpass record 100 Bcfd by year-end, more growth expected in 2023 – Rystad Energy

US natural gas production is forecast to hit an all-time high in the coming months, racing past 100 billion cubic feet per day (Bcfd), helping feed global demand as the world faces a severe supply shortage. Rystad Energy’s analysis...

Guyana will not engage in “unproductive splurge” of oil revenues – Vice President

Guyana intends to invest billions of dollars in oil revenues in the country’s capital projects to build capacity and transform infrastructure.  According to the Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, this is “absolutely necessary” to get the most out of...

‘Africa’s gas resources can leapfrog continent’s transformation’ – Energy Chamber

With total gas reserves of 620 trillion cubic feet, Africa’s gas resources provide the continent with an opportunity to leapfrog into its energy transition and reduce emissions and deforestation rates, while at the same time addressing energy security within...

Guyana’s largest shore base secures 11-year contract extension with Exxon

The Guyana Shore Base Inc. (GYSBI) – the South American nation’s premiere shore base facility secured an 11-year extension contract to see it giving continued service to ExxonMobil’s Guyana affiliate, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL). GYSBI’s new contract...

Impact study required for 35-well campaign at Stabroek Block – EPA

Guyana’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said in a notice over the weekend that an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the cumulative effects of a 35-well campaign proposed by ExxonMobil at the Stabroek Block, is required before a determination can...

Unlocking potential of Suriname’s 30 billion boe could be transformational – Legal Advisor

The most striking news to emerge from Suriname’s recently concluded Energy, Oil and Gas Summit (SEOGS) 2022 was uttered by the Vice President of Offshore at Staatsolie, Glenn Corrie – that 30 billion barrels of oil equivalent awaits discovery in the South American nation’s...

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IEA forecasts 2026 oil demand to average 1 million b/d below 2025

Global oil demand is recovering from its May low as refined product supplies rebound, but the International Energy Agency...