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Exxon makes another major oil discovery offshore Guyana

ExxonMobil announced on Wednesday that it made a discovery at Whiptail in the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana. The Whiptail-1 well encountered 246 feet (75 meters) of net pay in high-quality oil-bearing sandstone reservoirs. Drilling is also ongoing at the...

Exxon seeking support vessels for Guyana operations

ExxonMobil Guyana plans to put in place an enabling agreement for the provision and operation of Multi-Purpose Support Vessels (MPSVs), Platform Support Vessels (PSVs), and Fast Support Vessels (FSVs) for offshore activity in the new oil producing South American...

Multi-billion-dollar ‘Port of Vreed-en-Hoop’ facility in the works

Guyanese company NRG Holdings Inc. plans to establish a multi-billion-dollar multi-purpose port facility dubbed the ‘Port of Vreed-en-Hoop’ that will feature a major shore base at Foreshore, Plantation Best on the West Bank of Demerara. The intended development will fill...

Company building Guyana FPSOs moving forward with floating wind project offshore UK

SBM Offshore announced on Tuesday that The Crown Estate has confirmed an intention to move forward with the lease process for two 100MW floating wind test and demonstration sites in the Celtic Sea to Llŷr Floating Wind Limited. The...

Petroleum Department staff expected to play major role in soon to be established Commission

Authorities in Guyana remain steadfast on bringing on stream the Petroleum Commission and Local Content Policy, two crucial elements of Guyana’s regulatory framework for the oil and gas industry. This was recently highlighted by Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram...

Women-led businesses in Guyana determined to tap into growing economic opportunities

The economic transition being forecast for Guyana is bringing with it significant prospects and women entrepreneurs in the new oil producing country are determined to ensure they are well positioned to benefit from these opportunities. The Women’s Chamber of Commerce...

Higher reservoir performance activities in Guyana help bump up Schlumberger Q2 revenue

Oilfield Services Company Schlumberger says its performance in the second quarter of 2021 marks a leap forward in achieving its full-year financial targets with the potential for further upside given the right conditions. Second-quarter global revenue grew 8% sequentially, outperforming...

Exxon says goal is to have 75% Guyanese workforce on each FPSO

ExxonMobil Guyana says it has been pursuing various initiatives to ensure hundreds of Guyanese are able to take up leading roles in supporting the operations of the Liza Destiny Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel. Public and Government Affairs Advisor, Janelle Persaud, disclosed...

Oil falls by $1 amid fuel demand concerns

(Reuters) - Oil prices fell $1 on Monday as concerns about fuel demand caused by the spread of COVID-19 variantsas well aschanges to import rules in China offset expectations of tight supplies through the rest of the year. Brent crude...

New awards boost Suriname’s potential as major oil producing country, says Rystad Energy

The results of Suriname’s keenly watched shallow-water licensing round where three of the eight offered blocks were awarded to international big-name companies will soon lead to a flurry of activity off the country’s coast. One block was awarded to Chevron...

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The movers and shakers in Suriname’s offshore basin

Suriname’s offshore basin is being shaped by a mix of international operators and partners, with exploration wells drilled across...