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Exxon says team on track to reinstall FPSO gas compressor this month

The newly repaired and upgraded components of the flash gas compression system for the Liza Destiny FPSO have arrived offshore Guyana and are being reinstalled. ExxonMobil Guyana's Public and Government Affairs Advisor, Janelle Persaud, said Friday these include a newly...

Marcus Tripp is Exxon’s new Senior Director Public & Gov’t Affairs in Guyana

Former Senior Director for Government Relations at ExxonMobil’s local affiliate, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL), Marcus Tripp, is the new Senior Director Public & Government Affairs in Guyana, replacing Karen Matusic. Matusic has returned to the United States...

Guyana pays more than its fair share to lower global temperature – Vice President

Guyana’s Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo is of the view that the South American country has already met net-zero status in the global efforts to reduce emissions. “In Guyana’s case, because of our huge forest, we are already at net-zero…because...

Guyana-Suriname Basin will be important to global energy transition – Hess VP Exploration

In order for the energy needs of the world to be met, upstream investments will have to significantly increase in the coming years. Deepwater ‘advantaged barrels’ in locations such as the Guyana-Suriname Basin will therefore continue to play a...

Carbon pricing initiatives generate US$53B; now apply to over a fifth of global GHG – World Bank

Based on the World Bank’s latest statistics, carbon pricing appears to be gaining more acceptance and is proving to be a cost-effective policy tool in combating climate change. According to the financial institution’s latest report called State and Trends of...

Maersk secures two-well contract extension in Brazil

Karoon Energy Ltd has exercised an option to add the drilling of two development wells at the Patola field offshore Brazil to the work scope of the semi-submersible rig Mærsk Developer. The work is expected to commence in the...

Russia Deputy Prime Minister says IEA’s net zero plan could push oil price to $200

Russia Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak says the International Energy Agency (IEA)’s call for a halt to global oil and gas developments could push oil prices to $200 a barrel. “If the international energy agency's decision to avoid financing new...

Scale of resources, production potential at Suriname’s Block 58 “bigger than big” says APA official

All eyes are on Suriname’s Block 58 where four of the country’s five offshore discoveries have been made to date and the scale of the resource volume and production potential is said to be “bigger than big” according to...

EPA explains public engagement process as meetings for Yellowtail Development continue

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is emphasising the importance of public participation in the ongoing scoping meetings for ExxonMobil’s Yellowtail Development Project. The Agency said the consultations provide an opportunity for questions and concerns from members of the public...

Oil prices rise to highest in over a year

(Reuters) Oil prices surged on Wednesday, hitting their highest in more than a year from a decision by OPEC and allies to stick to the plan to gradually restore supply, along with the slow pace of nuclear talks between...

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More Guyanese technicians graduate from FacTor training program 

SBM Offshore Guyana’s Trainee Technician program churned out another 24 Guyanese graduates, who are now one step closer to...