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Errea Wittu to be ‘largest FPSO in Guyana’ fleet – Routledge 

The Errea Wittu floating production, storage, and offloading vessel (FPSO) is expected to be the largest unit in ExxonMobil’s offshore Guyana fleet. This was shared by Country President Alistair Routledge during a recent MODEC event. MODEC is currently constructing the...

Letter-to-the-Editor: I commend the Labour Ministry’s independent assessment of FPSOs

Dear Editor, I am pleased to acknowledge the strides made by local authorities in taking the lead in managing Guyana’s oil and gas sector. For some time now, the Ministry of Labour, through its Occupational Safety and Health Department, has...

As Errea Wittu FPSO takes shape, MODEC deepens roots in Guyana with permanent office 

Mere days after the Errea Wittu FPSO arrived in Singapore for the next stage of construction, builder MODEC marked the opening of its permanent office in Guyana.   Errea Wittu is meant for Guyana's 5th oil development Uaru.  Guyana issues Uaru production...

Staatsolie Chief warns of ‘Dutch disease’ as Suriname’s oil ambitions grow

Staatsolie’s Managing Director, Annand Jagesar, says Suriname must act carefully to avoid the economic risks that come with oil wealth. “You can only mitigate the resource curse. You cannot completely eradicate it,” Jagesar warned during a side interview at the...

One well to go in Stena Carron’s Stabroek Block drill campaign

The Stena Carron drillship is nearing the end of its current campaign offshore Guyana, with one managed pressure drilling (MPD) well remaining. The vessel recently began operations at the Hamlet-1 exploration well in the southeastern section of the Stabroek Block....

SLB acquires ChampionX as it strengthens production and recovery capabilities

SLB has completed its acquisition of ChampionX Corporation, expanding its portfolio in the production and reservoir recovery space.  In its announcement on July 16, SLB said ChampionX shareholders received 0.735 shares of SLB common stock for each share they owned....

Labour ministry assesses safety and labour standards on Liza Destiny FPSO as part of routine inspections

Guyana's Ministry of Labour, through its Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Department, conducted a routine physical inspection of the Liza Destiny oil production vessel on Monday, July 14. The exercise forms part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to ensure compliance...

Exxon proud to deliver consistent projects, job opportunities in Guyana – Routledge

ExxonMobil Guyana President Alistair Routledge says the company is proud to deliver a consistent stream of projects and a pipeline of job opportunities to Guyana. In a July 15 LinkedIn post, Routledge said, “Each new project that's funded creates new...

Exxon committed to building local capacity – Professor Sankat

Professor Clement Sankat, Director of the Guyana Technical Training College Institute (GTTCI), has lauded ExxonMobil’s contribution to the country's workforce development, affirming the company’s commitment to building local capacity in oil and gas and beyond. Speaking at a recent graduation...

Namibia studying Guyana’s oil model to shape new sector 

Namibia is looking to Guyana for guidance as it builds out its oil and gas industry, following major offshore discoveries and structural reforms under its new government. In an exclusive interview with OilNOW on July 10, Kornelia Shilunga, Special Advisor...

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CGX continues claim to expired Corentyne Block as Berbice port lands customer

CGX Energy is continuing to lay claim to Guyana’s Corentyne Block even though the Government of Guyana maintains that...