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Shearwater mobilizes Amazon Warrior for 3D survey offshore Suriname

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Norwegian marine geosciences company Shearwater is deploying its Amazon Warrior vessel for a 150-day, 6,042 sq km 3D seismic survey for Petronas in Suriname's offshore Blocks 63 and 52.  The operation will cover areas in the Suriname Basin, southeast of...
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Approx. US$2 billion spent to procure goods, services from local suppliers as Exxon marks five years of oil production in Guyana

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With December 19, 2024, marking five years of oil production in Guyana, ExxonMobil said its deepwater projects are the “most successful” in the world. The company is hailing its first five years as a significant achievement underscoring the potential...
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Vreed-en-Hoop shorebase completed ahead of Yellowtail start-up

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The US$300 million Vreed-en-Hoop Shorebase Inc. (VEHSI) project was completed in December. Guyana's President, Irfaan Ali, visited the facility on Wednesday afternoon, where he was informed about the project's development. Phases one, two and three, which currently occupy 44...
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US$60M fuel blending facility planned for Guyana 

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A US$60 million fuel blending facility - the first of its kind in Guyana - is up for environmental approval.  The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has screened the application for the project but has not yet granted permission for the...
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Guyana Police Force to establish oil and gas unit in 2025

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The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is set to launch a specialized Oil and Gas Unit in 2025, enhancing its capacity to manage security in the country’s rapidly expanding petroleum sector. Acting Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken announced the initiative during...
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“Largest foreign investment in Guyana’s history” – Top US official backs US$2 billion energy project

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A U.S. loan backing the Gas-to-Energy project represents the “largest foreign investment in Guyana’s history,” according to U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Brian A. Nichols. During a December 17 foreign press briefing on U.S. priorities in...
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ExxonMobil names Tenaris 2024 Supplier of the Year

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ExxonMobil has awarded Tenaris its 2024 Supplier of the Year title, recognizing the company’s global performance and alignment with ExxonMobil’s values. The announcement was made on December 16, 2024. “Over the past year, Tenaris has consistently demonstrated superior performance globally...
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Guyana increasing over 50,000 gov’t employees’ salaries by 45% in five years 

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More than 50,000 government employees in Guyana are seeing their salaries increased by a minimum 45% in a five-year period. The group includes teachers, police, firemen, and soldiers. The salary increases started in 2021 after the new government took office....
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A look at the Greater Guyana Initiative over the years

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The Greater Guyana Initiative (GGI), a US$100 million commitment by ExxonMobil Guyana, Hess, and CNOOC, continues to play a vital role in Guyana’s socio-economic transformation. Outgoing ExxonMobil Guyana Socioeconomic Manager, Susan Scott, reflected on the initiative’s accomplishments and future...
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Shell plans new offshore drilling in Suriname’s Block 65

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BG International Limited (Shell) is seeking approval from Suriname’s National Environment Authority (NMA) to conduct an exploration drilling program in Block 65, formerly Block 54. This program involves drilling up to four wells, starting with the Araku Deep-1 well,...
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Exxon hits 900,000 barrels of oil per day in Guyana as Yellowtail reaches full capacity

ExxonMobil Guyana today announced that the country’s daily oil production has reached a new milestone of 900,000 barrels per...

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