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Organisers moving forward with February energy conference in Guyana

Organisers of the International Energy Conference and Expo slated to be held next month in Georgetown, Guyana say they have noted the increase in COVID-19 cases in the South American country and will be taking all precautions in keeping...

Team led by Harvard Professor helping Guyana shape landmark development plan

Hess Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), John Hess on Thursday said his company and ExxonMobil Corporation are genuinely interested in seeing Guyana becoming a success story with its massive oil wealth. It is for this reason the two companies...

“We have the best cash flow story in the business” says Stabroek Block co-venturer

After years of strategic investments behind exploration and development efforts in Guyana’s Stabroek Block, Hess Corporation declared 2022 as the year it reaps the billion-dollar rewards of its patience and labour. According to its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), John Hess at...

Vessels operating offshore Guyana must now have Seafarers’ Employment Agreement onboard – MARAD

Guyana’s Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) says with effect from January 5, 2022, all seagoing vessels over 24 metres in length are required to have a copy of the Seafarers’ Employment Agreement, for each seafarer, on board. The MARAD notice, directed...

Fangtooth-1 unlocks new play; will ‘add significantly’ to 10-billion-barrel oil resource – Hess

While the recent Fangtooth-1 discovery augments the list of over 20 significant finds in the Stabroek Block by operator ExxonMobil, its value should not be overlooked or underappreciated, says Hess Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), John Hess. During Goldman Sachs’...

Guyana seeking consultancy firm to review Yellowtail Field Development Plan

The Government of Guyana is inviting highly qualified consultancy firms to submit technical and financial proposals for the review and evaluation of ExxonMobil’s Field Development Plan (FDP) for its US$9B Yellowtail Project which is targeting 250,000 barrels of oil...

Ali gov’t gave clear instructions for oil pursuit to be cost effective, environmentally friendly, says Hess CEO

While both President, Dr Irfaan Ali and Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo have categorically stated that Guyana has a right to develop its oil resources for the benefit of its people, it has no intention of allowing the Stabroek...

FPSO contracts surge; Guyana contributing to global total this year – Rystad Energy

The market for floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) units almost brushed off the pandemic’s effect in 2021 and is likely to continue apace in 2022, with 10 new awards expected, according to a Rystad Energy report. Two lease...

Argentina movng forward with offshore drilling despite protests

(S&P Global Platts) Argentina plans to push forward on its first new offshore exploration drilling in years despite social protests, a government official said Jan. 6, arguing that the dangers of spills are low, and that oil and natural...

Exxon’s latest discoveries add to 26 commercial finds in Guyana – oil minister

The two oil discoveries announced by ExxonMobil on Wednesday add to 26 commercial finds in Guyana which the Ministry of Natural Resources said will further strengthen the South American country’s position as a major new oil and gas hotspot. Exxon...

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Trinidad key to monetizing Venezuelan gas as bp Loran deal advances – energy minister

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