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FID and key terms in O&G industry

FID is the Final investment decision to invest in a project, typically made by the board and executive committee of oil companies. At this point, major risks have been mitigated and concerns addressed. The project then moves to execution,...

Chevron gets treasure, trouble with rebel-hit Mozambique gas

(Bloomberg) -- "With great power comes great responsibility," said Uncle Ben in the famous Marvel Comic turned blockbuster film Spider-Man (2002). Chevron Corp.’s acquisition of Anadarko Petroleum Corp. gives it access to the popular Permian Basin, in addition to...

China, Russia ‘spread disorder’ in Latin America – Pompeo

(Bloomberg) Secretary of State Michael Pompeo blamed China and Russia for spreading “disorder” in Latin America by funding failing development projects and supporting leaders such as Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who the U.S. insists must step down from power. Pompeo,...

Africa Oil ups stake in Eco Atlantic ahead of Guyana drill campaign

Canada-based Africa Oil Corp. (AOI–TSX, AOI–Nasdaq-Stockholm) said on Wednesday it had acquired 4,752,850 common shares of Eco (Atlantic) Oil and Gas Ltd. (TSXV: EOG or LSE: ECO) for US$1.05 per common share for a total consideration of US$4,999,998. The common...

Chevron joins ranks of ultra-majors in US$50B powerhouse deal – could become operator of Roraima Block

Chevron’s announcement on Friday that it was acquiring Anadarko in a US$50 billion deal will see it joining the ranks of the ultra-majors and puts it in position to potentially acquire the Roraima Block offshore Guyana, pending approval by...

Oil will impact Guyana in multiple ways: preparation to determine outcome

The main economic impact of the oil sector on Guyana is expected to take place through oil revenues, which offer an opportunity to expand public investment in both human and physical capital, lifting key constraints to inclusive growth. So...

Guyana signs US$20M loan agreement for capacity building in Oil and Gas

Guyana’s Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan on Thursday, April 11, participated in a signing ceremony with Ms. Tahseen Khan, World Bank Country Director for the Caribbean, on a loan agreement to build human resource capacity in the Oil and...

Exxon hits milestone at Stabroek Block as 1st pipe for Liza Phase 1 touches seabed

Installation for the Liza Phase 1 Development in Guyana reached a milestone on Friday as the Saipem FDS 2 vessel lowered the first pipe to the seabed in preparation for oil production just months away. In a comment to OilNOW...

Keppel delivers world’s first EU Stage V dredger

Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M), through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Keppel Singmarine Pte Ltd (Keppel Singmarine) has delivered the world's first European Union (EU) Stage V dredger on time, within budget and with a perfect safety record, strengthening...

Brazil gov’t to pay Petrobras $9 billion in oil contract settlement

Brazilian oil giant Petrobras will get $9.06 billion to settle a deep-water contract dispute with the government, ending years of negotiations and paving the way for Big Oil to access enormous crude deposits in the area, Bloomberg said in...

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Suriname’s National Debt Chief resigns amid enhanced financial scrutiny of NDP government 

PARAMARIBO, SURINAME - Malty Dwarkasing has resigned as Suriname’s Administrator-General of the National Debt Office. Dwarkasing submitted her resignation...