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Liza Destiny FPSO sails in on tide of good fortunes for Guyana

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Along with its arrival, the 120,000 bpd Liza Destiny FPSO has brought with it good tidings, hope and an opportunity for a brighter future for Guyana; a small country of just over 750,000 people, located on the northern tip...
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Energy Dept. prepping for early oil production

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The early arrival of Guyana’s first floating oil production complex could fast-track the South American country’s move to first oil and the Department of Energy (DE) – the lead state agency for the petroleum sector – is advancing its...
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Guyana launches trade facilitation road map ahead of first oil

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With the advent of oil and gas there has been growing interest in the South American country of Guyana and authorities are moving to capitalise on this with the launch of a trade facilitation road map 2019- 2024. The road...
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High-level gov’t delegation tours Guyana’s 1st floating oil production complex

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A high-level Guyanese delegation on Monday visited the country’s first Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading Vessel (FPSO)—the Liza Destiny—for a first-hand look at the facility that will be producing the country’s first barrel of oil. The team, comprising ExxonMobil’s Country...
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Business leader wants equal pay for equal work in Guyana’s emerging O&G sector

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A private sector executive in the South American country of Guyana is calling for equal pay for equal work in the nation's emerging oil and gas sector, regardless of nationality or gender orientation. Ramesh Persaud, who is the Chief Executive...
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2% royalty is not Guyana’s entire ‘slice of the pie’

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The 2% royalty to be paid by ExxonMobil to the Guyana Government when oil production begins does not represent the country's entire take from its offshore oil revenues; a critical component of the discussion that is missing from public...
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Finance minister urges GUYOIL to prepare for O&G opportunities

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Guyana’s finance minister Winston Jordan has urged the Guyana Oil Company (GUYOIL) to prepare itself to capitalize on opportunities in the South American country's burgeoning oil and gas sector as preparations ramp up for oil production commencing in early...
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Guyana embarking on countrywide ‘Needs Assessment Survey’ to build oil & gas capacity

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Guyana's Department of Public Service is preparing to embark on a countrywide needs assessment survey, with special focus on the country's emerging oil and gas sector. Minister with responsibility for the South American nation's Public Service, Tabitha Sarabo-Halley, says this...
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India looking to pursue O&G agreement with Guyana

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With commercial oil and gas exploration commencing in the first quarter of 2020 in Guyana, India has interest in entering into a commercial agreement with the South American country. This is according to the newly accredited Indian High Commissioner to...
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SBM Offshore signs long-term deal with ExxonMobil for FPSO orders

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Dutch floater specialist SBM Offshore and ExxonMobil have signed a Long-Term Agreement covering potential future FPSO orders. SBM last week delivered the first FPSO – Liza Destiny – for ExxonMobil’s Liza Phase 1 Development project offshore the South American country...
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Construction of the floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) platform for Suriname’s GranMorgu project has reached 27%, state oil...

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