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Venezuela prepares for massive anti-government marches

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(CNN) Scores of people are expected to take to the streets of Venezuela on Wednesday in a revitalized effort against President Nicolas Maduro and his government. The opposition-controlled National Assembly called for Wednesday's nationwide marches after accusing Maduro's government of...
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BP CEO Bob Dudley sees solid oil demand growth despite fears over global economy

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(CNBC) BP is expecting solid growth in oil demand this year despite growing concerns about a global economic slowdown, CEO Bob Dudley said Tuesday. The British energy giant forecasts the world's appetite for oil will grow by another 1.4 million barrels...
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U.S. shale oil output to rise to record 8.179 million bpd in February: EIA

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(Reuters) - U.S. oil output from seven major shale formations is expected to rise by nearly 63,000 barrels per day (bpd) in February to a record 8.179 million bpd, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said in a monthly report...
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Guyanese youth warming up to oil and gas

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Scores of young people in Guyana were given an opportunity to learn about the emerging oil and gas sector and how they can position themselves to benefit from opportunities. This was done through the hosting of the second round...
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Oil prices drop as China economic slowdown threatens to spread

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(Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Tuesday on signs that an economic slowdown in China, the world’s second-largest economy and oil consumer, was spreading, stoking concerns over future fuel demand. The gloomy economic news has pulled down financial markets across...
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Second shipment of Liza Phase One undersea pipes arrives

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Italian firm Saipem, one of the Prime Contractors for ExxonMobil Guyana and its joint venture partners HESS and CNOOC Nexen, has brought in its second shipment of 2,684 pipes for the Liza Phase One project timetabled to commence production...
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University of Guyana set to launch first oil and gas programme this month

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The University of Guyana will be introducing an Associate of Science Degree in Petroleum Engineering this month. Registrar of the University, Dr. Nigel Gravesande, said so far, 74 persons have indicated an interest in participating in the programme when it...
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Rystad Energy says ExxonMobil likely to sanction over $16B this year for its Guyana operations

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Norway-based Rystad Energy says US oil major ExxonMobil “looks primed” to make an offshore sanctioning splash in 2019 for its operations in Guyana. The company will be bringing forward over $16 billion for sanctioning, the industry analyst said. “In fact,...
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Ramform Tethys among vessels undertaking new ESSO surveys

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On January 12, 2019, ExxonMobil affiliate Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited commenced 3D and 4D seismic surveys within the southern portion of the Stabroek Block off the Guyana coast, just weeks after the Venezuelan navy intercepted two contracted...
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Busy year ahead for ExxonMobil Guyana as country gallops to first oil

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2019 will be a ‘very busy year’ for ExxonMobil in the new South American oil and gas hotspot of Guyana, as exploration activities are ramped up and work intensifies in preparation for first oil by 2020. “We are currently drilling two...
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Suriname puts 60% of offshore basin on offer in new Staatsolie open-door programme

Staatsolie launched its new Open-Door Offering this morning, creating new opportunities for exploration and production companies to enter the...

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