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Venezuela received over US$1 million in oil payments plus confidential signing bonus for Dragon gas deal – Young 

As concerns mount for the future of the Dragon gas development, Trinidad’s Energy Minister Stuart Young told local media that the country has already doled out payments to Venezuela.  Young, quoted in the TT Daily Express said Venezuela was paid...

Trump killed Chevron’s Venezuela oil deal. Is Dragon gas next? 

President Donald Trump has cut off the Biden-era financial lifeline to Venezuela by revoking Chevron’s oil export deal. Now, questions loom over the Dragon gas project between Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela—could it be next?  Trump, via his Truth Social...

Suriname’s first offshore project advances as TotalEnergies receives FPSO hull

The Multipurpose Floater C (MPF C) Fast4Ward hull reserved by SBM Offshore for Suriname’s GranMorgu offshore development has been delivered, TotalEnergies announced. The hull was reserved in June last year. It was fabricated by China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI). “We...

TT gas picture not complete without Dragon, Manakin-Cocuina fields – Young

Trinidad and Tobago’s gas sector depends on resources from Venezuela’s cross-border fields, according to Energy Minister Stuart Young. He recently emphasized the importance of the Dragon and Manakin-Cocuina fields in the country’s long-term energy strategy. “The Trinidad and Tobago gas...

Petronas could deliver Suriname’s 2nd FID as early as next year

Suriname expects its second final investment decision in 2026 for the Petronas-operated Block 52.  Annand Jagesar, head of Suriname’s state oil firm Staatsolie made the announcement today during a presentation at the Guyana Energy Conference.  Petronas hit pay at the Slonea-1...

About 500 million boe in Suirname’s Block 52 – Rystad Energy 

Rystad Energy estimates that Suriname’s Block 52 holds an estimated 500 million equivalent barrels of oil equivalent resources, according to a new report.  Petronas holds 100% of the working interest in Block 52 after its partner, ExxonMobil pulled out last...

TT Energy Chamber calls for increased exploration drilling to sustain oil and gas industry

The Trinidad and Tobago Energy Chamber has called for a boost in exploration drilling to sustain the country’s oil and gas industry.  In a recent press release, the Chamber emphasized that while seismic surveys and geological studies provide strong indicators...

Maduro takes oath for third term amid Opposition-led protests 

With his wife standing faithfully at his side, Nicolás Maduro took the oath of office for his third term as Venezuela’s president.  Behind barricades, angry Venezuelans protested his increasingly repressive rule over the embattled South American nation.   Despite the global outcry...

TotalEnergies’ Gran Morgu project will drive local participation in 45 sectors – Suriname GM 

Suriname companies and workers in 45 sectors will have opportunities to participate in the development phase of the Gran Morgu project of Block 58, said TotalEnergies’ General Manager & Country Chair EP Suriname, Artur Nunes da Silva.  “45 sectors will...

Trinidad Energy Minister Young to assume PM role as Rowley bows out

Stuart Young, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries of Trinidad and Tobago, will be the country’s next Prime Minister. He is set to replace Dr. Keith Rowley, who said last week that he will resign from the post ahead...

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Pandora Energy, Western Logistics, SBM Offshore, MODEC, ExxonMobil among others to feature at UG Open Day & Job Fair April 17–18

The University of Guyana will host its Open Day & Job Fair 2026 on April 17 and 18 at...