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Refining sector braces for “great shakeout” as demand destruction delivers blow

Demand destruction wrought by the impacts of the global pandemic is precipitating rapid rationalization in the refining sector as the industry adjusts the level of refining capacity needed compared to what had been expected prior to the pandemic, IHS...

ExxonMobil set to spud ‘Liza look alike’ in first campaign at Guyana’s Canje block

The first exploration well at the Canje block offshore Guyana will be drilled by the end of the year, ExxonMobil has confirmed. The well - Bulletwood-1- has been described by analysts as a ‘Liza look alike’ with a target...

Dated Brent boosted by vaccine news a month ahead of Guyana’s final oil lift for 2020

Rare positive news amid the coronavirus pandemic pushed crude oil flat prices, including the flat price Dated Brent benchmark, sharply higher on Monday, although physical differentials remained stuck in negative territory for some BFOET grades, S&P Global said in...

Oil rises on hopes for COVID-19 vaccine, declining U.S. crude stocks

(Reuters) - Oil prices climbed on Wednesday as hopes of an effective COVID-19 vaccine continued to bolster sentiment and an industry report showed U.S. crude inventories fell more than expected. Brent crude rose $1.17, or 2.7%, to $44.78 a barrel at...

Oil prices may rise to $50/b in six months, stocks back to normal in Q3: Vitol

(S&P Global Platts) Oil prices may climb to $50/b in six months and crude stocks fall to "normal" in the 2021 third quarter if the OPEC+ coalition delays plans to add crude to the market and the demand outlook...

Tullow exits Uganda after 16 years in $575 million assets sale to Total

Tullow Oil announced on Tuesday that the sale of its assets in Uganda to Total has completed with $500 million consideration received. Tullow is also due to receive a further $75 million when a Final Investment Decision is taken...

Liza Destiny, drillships rack up over 11 million hours without lost time injury offshore Guyana

Safety continues to be a top priority in the exploration and production activities offshore Guyana where ExxonMobil is operator at the prolific 6.6 million acres Stabroek Block. The Liza Destiny FPSO, built and operated by SBM Offshore, arrived in...

ExxonMobil drilling 14th well for Liza Phase 1 development ahead of evaluation exercise

ExxonMobil will be embarking on an assessment of the Liza Phase 1 Development reservoir results at the prolific Stabroek Block, where the Liza Destiny FPSO is currently producing oil offshore Guyana. The Noble Bob Douglas is currently drilling the...

Saipem building construction yard with ‘largest heavy lift crane’ in Guyana, local team executing work

Saipem said on Monday it has received authorization to proceed with the final phase of the Payara development project in Guyana from ExxonMobil affiliate, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL). This authorization allows for the finalization of the...

Apache says Kwaskwasi is its ‘best well’ offshore Suriname

Apache Corporation remains highly enthusiastic about prospects offshore Suriname and the discoveries it has made to date at Block 58, labelling the last target where it hit pay – Kwaskwasi-1 – as the ‘best well’ encountered so far. Kwaskwasi-1, announced...

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SBM Offshore secures US$250 million term loan to begin construction work on new Guyana-bound FPSO

SBM Offshore said it has secured a US$250 million term loan facility to commence construction work on the Jaguar...