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Petrobras-led Libra Consortium awards TechnipFMC ‘large’ contract

TechnipFMC is reporting that it has been awarded a large contract for Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation (EPCI) through a competitive contracting process, by Petrobras, the leader and operator of the Libra Consortium. That consortium, which was formed by Petrobras,...

The approach of Guyana’s new government in developing its multi-billion-barrel oil resources

The newly installed government in Guyana says it is seeking to change the country’s approach to oil and gas by ensuring benefits to Guyanese from the offshore resources are maximized. Officials of the now two-week old administration have said...

Payara review included in-depth assessment of eleven key areas

Through the engagement of a specialist firm in December 2019, the in-depth review of the Field Development Plan (FDP), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and supporting documents for the Payara development also included an assessment of eleven key areas of...

Consultant for Payara review expected within days – Natural Resources Minister

The independent consultant being engaged by the Government of Guyana to review the work that has been done so far by the Department of Energy for the 220,000 barrels per day Payara Development Project is expected to arrive in...

Drilling rigs count collapsing globally but Guyana offshore remains resilient

Even as the number of rigs drilling for oil and gas continues to collapse globally, activities offshore Guyana not only continues, but is being ramped up, particularly in the ExxonMobil-operated acreages, including Stabroek Block where the company has so...

Guyana can become the next non-OPEC oil giant – Lisa Viscidi

Guyana can become one of the largest non-OPEC oil producers in a few years, with the potential to encroach on the markets of less competitive producers as the South American country continues to develop its industry. This is the view...

Guyana’s 2nd oil production complex over 50% complete

The Liza Unity FPSO, Guyana’s second oil production vessel, is currently under construction in Singapore and remains on target for delivery in 2022. Dutch floater specialist, SBM Offshore, said Thursday after the temporary closure of the yards in Singapore due...

New Cabinet in place as Guyana government prepares for oil transformation

Nineteen persons were sworn in as ministers on Wednesday by newly elected Guyanese President, Irfaan Ali, who said the combination of youth and experience in his new Cabinet will take the South American country to its next level of...

ExxonMobil to ease shut-ins to 200,000 boe/d in Q3 on recovering demand

(S&P Global Platts ) ExxonMobil aims to ease global oil and gas production shut-ins by about 40% to 200,000 b/d of oil equivalent as demand for transportation fuels slowly recovers from a second-quarter plunge. About 70% of the shut-ins expected...

Saipem in ground-breaking agreement for deep-seabed mining

Fincantieri and Saipem have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the development of deep-seabed mining (DSM), i.e. the sustainable exploitation of deep-sea floors over 3,000 metres in depth. This agreement sets the ground for a strategic partnership...

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Guyanese soldiers repeatedly attacked by armed men on Venezuelan shore during river patrols on Wednesday

The Guyana Defense Force (GDF) said on Thursday that its troops came under attack by armed men in civilian...