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Sorubim does not condemn prospect opportunities in Stabroek Block – Exxon VP

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Responding to a question during its quarterly earnings conference call on Friday, Exxon Mobil Corporation’s Vice President of Investor Relations and Secretary, Jeffrey Woodbury, said the dry hole encountered at the Sorubim-1 well offshore Guyana does not condemn prospect...
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Oil industry is exciting but focus on agriculture equally important – Brasington

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ExxonMobil Guyana says it recognizes the important role agriculture plays in the South American country and is committed to continuing efforts that would support the growth and development of the sector. The company was a key sponsor of Uncapped Marketplace...
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World Bank US$20M loan package to include experts for SWF workshop

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Two international experts are being provided to Guyana as part of a US$20M oil and gas assistance loan package from the World Bank, in order to help the country develop its Department of Energy. The country's State Minister, Joseph Harmon...
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Exxon lucky-run in Guyana hits snag at Sorubim; dry hole a reminder of risk in E&P

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US oil major ExxonMobil’s unprecedented string of oil discoveries off the Guyana coast has hit a snag with no oil being found at the Sorubim-1 well where the Noble Bob Douglas has been drilling in recent weeks. Vice President of...
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‘Exxon told us to maximize use of Guyanese employees, contractors’ – Lockwood

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Majority Guyanese-owned port facility – Guyana Shorebase Inc. (GYSB) says it has been maximizing the use of local content in its operations, which is in keeping with a request from ExxonMobil for the company to utilize as much services...
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Guyana begins to cash in ExxonMobil signing bonus to cover legal fees at ICJ

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Guyana has begun the preliminary process in order to cycle funds from an US$18M signing bonus received from ExxonMobil in 2016, to defend its border controversy case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The move is documented in a...
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Hess to acquire 15% interest in Kaieteur Block offshore Guyana

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Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) said on Thursday that its subsidiary, Hess Guyana (Block B) Exploration Limited, had reached agreement with Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (ExxonMobil) to acquire a 15 percent participating interest in the Kaieteur Block, offshore Guyana. The Cooperative...
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Guyana trumpets O&G preparedness as ExxonMobil local content support gains steam

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ExxonMobil Guyana's Centre for Local Business Development (CLBD) on Wednesday marked its one year milestone with a well-attended reception at its South Road, Georgetown headquarters. The country's Minister of Business, Dominic Gaskin and ExxonMobil Guyana Country Manager, Rod Henson were...
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Record 800+ Guyanese companies register on Exxon supplier portal, over 1700 persons trained

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In the short time span of around 12 months, a record number of Guyanese companies have registered on the ExxonMobil’s Centre for Local Business Development’s (CLBD) Supplier Registration Portal while more than 1700 persons have benefited from training and...
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Guyana sees need to boost legal framework with arrival of O&G

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Chief legal advisor to the Government of Guyana, Attorney General Basil Williams, on Wednesday highlighted the need for the South American country to strengthen its legal framework in anticipation of a spike in investments fueled by the emerging oil...
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