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Suriname official encourages collaboration in oil spill prevention and response

As oil and gas operations offshore Guyana and Suriname intensify in the Guyana-Suriname Basin, the importance of collaboration between the two countries in preventing and responding to oil spills has been emphasised by Suriname’s Minister of Natural Resources, David...

Guyana will be looking to sell oil blocks to highest bidders, country could retain some acreage

Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali confirmed this week that an entirely new system for the allocation of oil blocks will soon be used, signaling the government will move away from direct one-on-one negotiations with International Oil Companies (IOC) and...

Talks on ‘Arco Norte’ energy corridor to advance later this year – President Ali

The Governments of Guyana, Northern Brazil, Suriname, and French Guiana are due for a meeting later this year on the planned regional energy corridor. Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali made the disclosure during a press conference on Wednesday. The planned...

Hess reports US$252 million net income for Q1 2021, says Guyana projects remain on schedule

Hess Corporation which holds a 30 percent stake in the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana reported on Wednesday a net income of of US$252 million for the first quarter of 2021. Turning its attention to operations at the Stabroek Block, the...

Disputes over tax, contract terms see Uganda struggling to reach first oil since major discoveries in 2006

Uganda's long-delayed maiden oil project took a vital step to becoming more than a pipe dream this month but risks still hang over hopes of new export flows from East Africa, S&P Global Platts said in a report on...

Graduate Engineers eager to begin overseas training on massive Prosperity oil production vessel

Dutch floater specialist SBM Offshore is forging ahead with expanding its local workforce in Guyana where it is currently operating one oil production vessel with two more under construction for developments offshore the South American country. The Liza Destiny Floating...

Guyana will become just the 11th nation in history to reach million barrel a day milestone – WoodMac

Updated April 25, 2021 UK-based global energy consulting group Wood Mackenzie says Guyana is in a unique position as the world’s newest major oil producer. Other oil- and gas-dependent producers are contemplating the threat posed by the energy transition to...

Suriname had largest farm-out discovery in 2020, emerging plays carrying premium – Westwood

The deal flow in the farm-out market was at an all-time low in 2020 although the success rates from wells drilled were at a 5-year high. This is according to Westwood Global Energy Group who said in a new...

Guyana will become magnet for investors when electricity becomes cheap – Bharrat

Guyana’s Natural Resources Minister, Vickram Bharrat is adamant that the Wales gas-to-shore project will not only benefit those in the country through affordable electricity, but it will also attract wealthy international investors to the nation’s shores. The Natural Resources Minister...

“I am satisfied with the tone and content of the meeting” Harmon says following discussions with ExxonMobil

Guyana’s Opposition Leader, Joseph Harmon, expressed satisfaction after meeting with ExxonMobil's local subsidiary, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) on Thursday, to discuss gas flaring and the issue of faulty equipment aboard the Liza Destiny Floating, Production, Storage...

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Letter to the Editor: From oil wealth to heart health

Dear Editor, For many Guyanese families, access to life-saving heart care has long meant expensive travel, long waits, or going...