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Energy Chamber urges gas independence amid Venezuela’s suspension of energy deals

The Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago is urging the government to accelerate efforts to boost domestic gas production following Venezuela’s decision to suspend...
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Natonya Scipio’s story of dedication and impact in Guyana’s oil industry

When it comes to safety in the oil and gas industry, Natonya Scipio believes the smallest actions often make the biggest difference. As a...
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Oil and gas portfolio officially gains independence under Suriname’s new ministry

Suriname has officially established the Ministry of Oil, Gas & Environment, following the publication of State Decree S.B. 2025 No. 124 on October 22....
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Noble expands backlog to US$7 billion amid lower quarterly earnings

Noble Corporation reported a net loss of US$21 million for the third quarter of 2025, as rig utilization and revenue declined, but the company...
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‘We will hunt and kill them’: Hegseth announces strikes that killed 14, eight more than last week’s attack

U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced today via his X (formerly Twitter) page, that “at the direction of President Trump”, the Department of War...
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Energy Chamber urges gas independence amid Venezuela’s suspension of energy deals

The Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago is urging the government to accelerate efforts to boost domestic gas production following Venezuela’s decision to suspend...
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Natonya Scipio’s story of dedication and impact in Guyana’s oil industry

When it comes to safety in the oil and gas industry, Natonya Scipio believes the smallest actions often make the biggest difference. As a...
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Oil and gas portfolio officially gains independence under Suriname’s new ministry

Suriname has officially established the Ministry of Oil, Gas & Environment, following the publication of State Decree S.B. 2025 No. 124 on October 22....
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Noble expands backlog to US$7 billion amid lower quarterly earnings

Noble Corporation reported a net loss of US$21 million for the third quarter of 2025, as rig utilization and revenue declined, but the company...
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‘We will hunt and kill them’: Hegseth announces strikes that killed 14, eight more than last week’s attack

U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced today via his X (formerly Twitter) page, that “at the direction of President Trump”, the Department of War...
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Natonya Scipio’s story of dedication and impact in Guyana’s oil industry

When it comes to safety in the oil and gas industry, Natonya Scipio believes the smallest actions often make the biggest difference. As a...

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The PAA Series: Environmental Management – Decommissioning (Part 3)

In PAA Series: Environmental Management - Decommissioning Part 2, we highlighted that, “The most significant steps in reducing adverse environmental influence are for the...

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How exploration and production are governed in Suriname – Part 1

PARAMARIBO, SURINAME – Suriname’s petroleum industry is governed by the Petroleum Law of 1990, enacted in 1991 (S.B. 1991 no. 7) and amended in...

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‘My people must benefit’ – Suriname President in push for local-content laws as production looms

With the start of offshore oil production just a few years away, Suriname’s President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons is focusing on ensuring citizens and local companies...

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Energy Chamber urges gas independence amid Venezuela’s suspension of energy deals

The Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago is urging the government to accelerate efforts to boost domestic gas production following Venezuela’s decision to suspend...
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Natonya Scipio’s story of dedication and impact in Guyana’s oil industry

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When it comes to safety in the oil and gas industry, Natonya Scipio believes the smallest actions often make...
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Oil and gas portfolio officially gains independence under Suriname’s new ministry

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Suriname has officially established the Ministry of Oil, Gas & Environment, following the publication of State Decree S.B. 2025...
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Noble expands backlog to US$7 billion amid lower quarterly earnings

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Noble Corporation reported a net loss of US$21 million for the third quarter of 2025, as rig utilization and...
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‘We will hunt and kill them’: Hegseth announces strikes that killed 14, eight more than last week’s attack

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U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced today via his X (formerly Twitter) page, that “at the direction of President...
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ExxonMobil, Shell lead high-impact exploration over five-year period as NOCs surge in 2024

ExxonMobil and Shell were the most active high-impact oil and gas explorers between 2020 and 2024, according to energy intelligence firm Westwood Global Energy...
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ExxonMobil to appraise 2022 Barreleye discovery 

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ExxonMobil is engaged in appraisal drilling operations at the Barreleye-2 well of the Stabroek Block.  The operation started on April...
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Guyana-Suriname Basin, Brazil among busiest regions this year for high-impact drill campaigns

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High impact exploration drilling is expected to remain stable in 2025, with 65-75 wells targeted for completion, compared to...
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Production

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Yellowtail boost lifts Guyana’s oil output to 685,000 b/d in August

Oil production offshore Guyana averaged 685,000 barrels per day (b/d) in August, up from 664,000 b/d in July, driven mainly by the start-up of...
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ONE GUYANA FPSO equipped to ensure uninterrupted gas handling offshore – GoG

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The Government of Guyana has confirmed that the ONE GUYANA floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel is the...
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Oil production begins at ExxonMobil’s fourth mega-project offshore Guyana

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Oil production has started at ExxonMobil's Yellowtail Development offshore Guyana, making it the fourth mega-project to startup in just...
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Petronas, ExxonMobil make third Block 52 discovery offshore Suriname 

Petronas has added to Suriname’s oil bounty with a new discovery in Block 52 at the Fusaea-1 exploration well.  The prospect is located about 170...
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Russia strikes black gold off British Antarctic coast, 511 billion barrels worth 

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(Yahoo News, May 13, 2024): Russia has found huge oil and gas reserves in British Antarctic territory, potentially leading...
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Petrobras replicates Guyana, Suriname success with second discovery at Potiguar Basin

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Petrobras has struck oil in a well located in Brazil’s Potiguar Basin, during a campaign it embarked on in...
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Guyana oil fund gets another US$133 million from oil sales in September

Guyana received payments for two cargoes of crude oil in September 2025, totaling US$133 million (approximately GY$28 billion). The shipments, lifted from the Payara...

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Second court action seeks to quash the EIA and the environmental permit for the Hammerhead project

Environmental activists filed a lawsuit in July seeking to cancel the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Permit (EP) granted for the Hammerhead Project,...

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UAL launches new Caribbean shuttle service to enhance regional trade connectivity

UAL (Universal Africa Lines) has introduced the UAL Caribbean Shuttle, a fixed 9-day loop service linking Point Lisas (Trinidad & Tobago), Georgetown (Guyana), and...

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