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Caribbean energy players march to polls in a year of decisive elections

Several Caribbean nations with significant energy interests are heading to the polls in 2025, setting the stage for elections that could reshape the region’s energy policies.  From Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago to Suriname, voters will decide on leaders who...

ExxonMobil advances seismic imaging for greater oil recovery 

ExxonMobil is introducing cutting-edge technology to enhance oil production. The company has announced the deployment of its latest high-performance computing (HPC) system, Discovery 6. This will accelerate seismic imaging and improve resource recovery at all its operations, including the...

ExxonMobil seeks Insurance Broker for Hammerhead development

ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) is seeking an insurance broker to provide coverage for its Hammerhead Development Project under a new services agreement. The public Request for Information (RFI) aims to identify suppliers capable of supporting the project's Construction All...

TT’s new Prime Minister Stuart Young to maintain Energy Minister role

Stuart Young will continue to lead Trinidad and Tobago’s Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries in his new position as Prime Minister. He was sworn in on March 17.  Young was originally appointed Minister of Energy on April 19, 2021,...

Women leaders call for bold action on economic equality, leadership, and innovation

At the 5th Annual Women & Girls Summit women leaders from across Guyana called for decisive action to close the gender gap, promote financial empowerment, and embrace technological innovation. The event brought together policymakers, entrepreneurs, and young women committed...

Natural Resources Ministry fact-checks misinformation on Guyana oil industry 

See statement from Guyana's Ministry of Natural Resources:  The Ministry of Natural Resources takes this opportunity to address the latest fabrications published by Glenn Lall on March 16 in Kaieteur News under the headline "Disasters of the Oil Industry Unfolding...

Chevron reinforces confidence in Hess acquisition with purchase of shares

Chevron Corporation has reinforced its commitment to acquiring Hess Corporation by purchasing 15.38 million shares of Hess’ common stock in open market transactions between January and March 2025. The purchase, conducted at prevailing market prices, was disclosed in a...

Exxon ramping up capacity to produce nearly 2.2 million boe/d in Guyana by 2030

ExxonMobil Guyana is on track to ramp up its capacity to produce oil, condensate and gas at almost 2.2 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d). This includes oil production capacity of approximately 1.62 million b/d, condensate production...

Exxon hires New Wave to conduct marine warranty survey for Whiptail project 

New Wave Offshore Energy has been selected as the marine warranty surveyor for ExxonMobil Guyana’s Whiptail development, a US$12.7 billion offshore oil project in the Stabroek Block, the company said on the weekend. Under the contract, New Wave Offshore will...

Venezuela’s Opposition proposes overhaul of energy sector to entice international oil companies

Venezuela's opposition has drafted a proposal to reform the country’s energy sector, aiming to attract international oil companies and increase pressure on President Nicolás Maduro, Reuters reported this week. The reform plan aims to gain support from U.S. oil...

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Letter-to-the-Editor: The oil and gas sector is investing in the success of our younger generation

Dear Editor, I read recently that 20 Guyanese cadets were awarded the Noble Marine scholarship, a program aimed at strengthening...