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Nothing in the world more exciting to work on than Guyana’s projects – Exxon Upstream President

President of ExxonMobil Upstream Company, Liam Mallon, speaking at an event at State House in Georgetown on Thursday, said he is extremely proud of the work ExxonMobil has done in Guyana, and extremely hopeful for the future and the...

Gap analysis needed to assess competencies of Suriname’s oil sector – T&T local content expert

Head of Trinidad and Tobago’s Permanent Local Content Committee, Jemma Langley, Thursday advised Suriname to conduct a gap analysis. In the context of local content and the oil and gas sector, a gap analysis would measure the actual capacities and...

Oil finds in Guyana, Suriname position countries to become “new force” in global energy sector

Paramaribo, Suriname – Over the last two years, South American neighbours – Guyana and Suriname have been foisted into the limelight due to the exciting oil and gas discoveries being made in both offshore territories. To date, Guyana’s proven oil and...

Saipem awarded US$1.2B in Middle East contracts

Saipem says it was awarded several contracts for operations in the Middle East, totaling some US$1.25 billion. It did not name the clients. The first group of contracts concerns extending onshore drilling contracts in the Middle East. They are worth...

Suriname has ‘proud track record’ honouring contracts – oil Minister

Minister of Natural Resources for Suriname, David Abiamofo, said the nation is extremely proud of its track record in honouring contracts, including production sharing contracts. He made the comment during an interview with energy analyst from Americas Market Intelligence Arthur...

Payara development work progressing, will push output above 580,000 bpd

Preparations are underway for ExxonMobil’s third oil production project offshore Guyana at the Payara field. The Maritime Administration Department said in a notice the developmental area is situated approximately 102.27nautical miles (189.4 kilometers) from the Coast of Guyana and covers...

Eco Atlantic ups interest in Africa’s newest exploration hotspot

Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas Ltd. signed a farm-out agreement with the Lunn Family Trust to acquire an additional 6.25% stake in Block 3B/4B offshore South Africa. Lunn Family Trust is a shareholder of Ricocure (Proprietary) Limited. Subject to regulatory approvals,...

Trinidad pays deepwater royalties, taxes for oil companies, caps cost recovery at 80%

Trinidad and Tobago’s model deepwater production sharing contract (PSC) offers attractive incentives to international oil companies (IOCs). All royalties, taxes and other levies are paid for out of the Government’s share of Profit Petroleum, which remains after costs are recovered up to a ceiling...

Over 60% of Suriname’s deepwater acreage remain unlicensed; new bid round nears

Suriname’s state oil company, Staatsolie is set to auction off several deepwater blocks this year with another bid round reportedly planned for the shallow blocks by mid-2023. “We are very excited about the prospects of releasing further offshore acreage,” Annand Jagesar,...

SOLD OUT: Suriname gearing up for major energy conference this week

The 2nd edition of the Suriname Energy, Oil & Gas Summit & Exhibition (SEOGS 2022) will be hosted this week in Paramaribo from June 28 to 30. The event is set to provide the opportunity to hear from government,...

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ICJ sets week-long hearings in Guyana-Venezuela border case, Nandlall says

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will begin oral hearings on May 4 in the border controversy between Guyana...