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Guyana to remain a carbon sink through 2030, even with massive oil projects online

Guyana will remain a net carbon sink through 2030 even as it expands oil production with multiple offshore projects, according to an environmental impact assessment (EIA) for ExxonMobil’s proposed Longtail development. The assessment, prepared by ExxonMobil consultant Acorn International, found...

Increasing number of Guyanese joining energy sector a direct result of investment by Exxon and contractors  – Routlegde 

Approximately 9,000 people are now employed in Guyana’s oil and gas sector, with roughly 70% of them being Guyanese, Alistair Routledge disclosed during a recent media session.  The 70% represents approximately 6,300 local workers, including around 300 who are relatively...

ExxonMobil not planning to seek renewal of Canje licence – Alistair Routledge 

ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) does not plan to seek a renewal of the Canje Block licence offshore the South American country, according to Alistair Routledge, the company's President. During a press conference on March 19 at Exxon’s office in Ogle,...

ExxonMobil to submit Longtail development plan to Guyanese ministry by end of week 

ExxonMobil Guyana said Thursday that it will submit a field development plan (FDP) for its proposed Longtail project to Guyana’s Ministry of Natural Resources by the end of this week.   President Alistair Routledge said during a press conference at the...

How FPSOs in Guyana’s waters work and why they matter

Guyana’s offshore oil production is driven by floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels, with four units currently operating: Liza Destiny, Liza Unity, Prosperity and ONE GUYANA. These vessels, built and operated by SBM Offshore for the ExxonMobil‑led consortium, are...

Petrobras exercises preemptive right to regain 100% ownership of key Campos Basin assets in Brazil

Petrobras has exercised its preemptive right to acquire a 50% stake in the Tartaruga Verde field and Module III of the Espadarte field in the Campos Basin offshore Brazil, the company said in a March 16 release. Petrobras continues to...

Guyana drilling surges as ExxonMobil and Halliburton deliver first fully automated closed-loop well placement

Halliburton and ExxonMobil Guyana Limited have completed the industry’s first fully automated closed-loop well placement offshore Guyana, the companies said in a March 16 release. The project was carried out with Sekal, Noble, and the Wells Alliance Guyana team. The...

ExxonMobil’s Longtail FPSO specs cater for higher production

Design specifications for the floating production vessel planned for ExxonMobil's proposed Longtail project in Guyana allow for higher production, according to the environmental impact assessment (EIA) report submitted by ExxonMobil. This could facilitate increased hydrocarbon production once initial levels...

Letter-to-the-Editor: Women in Guyana’s energy sector inspire the next generation

Dear Editor,  Recently, while scrolling through social media, I came across many heartfelt acknowledgements celebrating women especially those working in Guyana’s oil and gas sector. As a young woman, hearing the stories was truly inspiring. For a long time, industries like...

Automation, emissions reduction to define next generation of FPSOs — MODEC

Automation, digital technologies, and emissions reduction are expected to shape the next generation of floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels, according to discussions at the Deepwater Development Conference in Lisbon, Portugal.  The conference, hosted by World Oil and Gulf...

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Environmental permits and production licenses serve distinct roles for oil and gas developments

Oil and gas development projects proceed with two key approvals: environmental permits and production licenses. They cover different aspects...