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ExxonMobil comes up dry at Hassa-1 offshore Guyana

Drilling at the Hassa-1 prospect in the Stabroek block offshore Guyana has failed to encounter hydrocarbon resources, ExxonMobil said on Friday in response to a question from OilNOW. “The Hassa-1 exploration well in the Stabroek block did not encounter hydrocarbons...

Demand for Guyana’s low-sulphur crude will grow in 2021, expert says

As the world continues to move towards renewable sources of energy, demand for crude with low-sulphur content will continue to increase, placing producers like Guyana in an advantaged position. That coupled with the low breakeven price to produce oil...

Yellowtail cash flow amounts to almost US$10B over productive life – IHS Markit

Due to the significant recoverable resources discovered at the Yellowtail field, IHS Markit estimates that total cash flow will amount to almost US$10B when ExxonMobil and co-venturers Hess and CNOCC move to develop the area. IHS, a global leader in information,...

Guyana could establish LPG, protein plant in Region 3 as part of major development drive

The gas-to-power project which is a major initiative being undertaken in Guyana will see a pipeline landing in Wales, on the West Bank of the Demerara River, Region Three, where the government is looking to develop a commercial zone,...

Oil exports pushes Guyana’s trade balance to US$143 million in first half of 2020

December 2019 saw the introduction of oil production in Guyana resulting in the goods trade balance moving from a deficit of US$627 million or 12.1% of GDP in the first half of 2019 to a surplus of US$143 million...

Guyana rakes in over US$180 million from oil exports this year, 4th cargo lifted this month

Guyana has earned over US$180 million from oil exports this year. The country lifted its fourth and final cargo for 2020 earlier this month from the Liza Destiny FPSO representing its share of oil being produced by ExxonMobil at...

Liza Destiny flaring reduced to ‘pilot levels’ as gas compression system fixed – ExxonMobil

Flaring at the Liza Destiny FPSO has been reduced to pilot levels and the vessel is now producing oil at full capacity of 120,000 barrels per day. The FPSO, designed to ensure there is no routine flaring in its...

Guyana oil output hits 120,000 bpd as country celebrates 1st anniversary as producer

Today marks one year since Guyana began producing oil. ExxonMobil Guyana said it is celebrating this significant milestone as the Liza Destiny floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel reached full capacity of 120,000 barrels of oil per day...

Development of Guyana’s mega oil fields crucial as major shortfall in world supply expected

Global oil reserves are not being replenished with enough conventional resources for future demand of oil and gas and this is set to create a major shortfall through 2050 despite lower future demand due to the coronavirus pandemic and...

TechnipFMC gets greenlight for LNG contract in Mexico worth over 1 billion dollars

TechnipFMC has received notice to proceed with an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract worth over 1 billion dollars, by Sempra LNG and Infraestructura Energética Nova, S.A.B. de C.V. (IEnova) at their Energía Costa Azul (ECA) liquefied natural gas (LNG)...

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Afreximbank COO pitches partnership for Suriname’s SMEs

PARAMARIBO, SURINAME – The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) wants to be a long-term financial partner for small and medium-sized...