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QatarEnergy, Shell strengthen global partnership with 3.5 MTPA LNG deal

QatarEnergy and Shell have cemented their partnership with the signing of two significant long-term LNG sale and purchase agreements (SPAs) for the supply of up to 3.5 million tons per annum (MTPA) of liquefied natural gas (LNG). The agreements...

Exxon was faced with a “drill or drop” decision regarding Kaieteur block – Routledge 

ExxonMobil was faced with a “drill or drop” decision regarding Guyana’s offshore Kaieteur Block, says President of the local affiliate, Alistair Routledge.  On September 28, Exxon indicated that it was leaving the block. Another partner in the block - Hess,...

Highly likely Corentyne Block could be in production by 2030 – Bharrat 

High hopes exist in Guyana for oil production outside of the Stabroek Block.  This is evidenced by recent statements from the Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat who said that the Corentyne Block could move to production in the next...

Suriname on the verge of “missing the bus” – Guyana VP

Suriname’s window of opportunity to reap the full benefits of its offshore oil and gas sector is closing fast, said Guyana's Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo during an October 12 press conference. Jagdeo was asked to respond to reports about Guyana...

Liza Destiny quickest to peak production among Guyana, Brazil FPSOs – S&P Global

The timeframe to ramp up Guyana projects to peak production is significantly less than neighboring Brazil, according to S&P Global Commodity Insights.  There are only two floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels operating offshore Guyana, in the Stabroek Block...

Blue Water Suriname appoints Sporkslede as General Manager

Blue Water Suriname, a subsidiary of global logistics company Blue Water, has announced the appointment of Gerson Sporkslede as its General Manager, signifying its readiness for full operations in the region.  In a release on October 13, Blue Water said...

Guyana among major oil producers driving global subsea tree demand – Westwood

Westwood Global Energy Group has released its 2023-2027 subsea tree demand outlook, projecting a total demand of approximately 1,555 units over this period. Notably, Brazil, Guyana, and Norway are expected to account for roughly 40% of the global demand...

Massive economic growth demanding huge energy supply in South America’s hotspot

A deluge of massive infrastructure projects and building programmes is underway in South America's newest oil producing nation, Guyana. This growth surge is seeing a huge demand for energy which authorities say will continue to increase. But a recent...

Kosmos Energy Announces Oil Discovery in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kosmos Energy (NYSE/LSE: KOS) announced today an oil discovery in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico at the Tiberius exploration well. Kosmos is operator of the well and has a 33.34% working interest alongside Occidental and Equinor ASA (both...

Guyana’s oil boom examined in Harvard International Review

A recent Harvard International Review journal entry by William Mao has shed light on the potential for Guyana to harness its newfound oil wealth for sustainable development. While concerns loom over the challenges posed by the oil boom, Mao’s...

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Nigeria targets up to US$50 billion in offshore investment as it competes with Guyana for oil capital

Nigeria expects to attract between US$30 billion and US$50 billion in offshore oil and gas investment by 2030 as...