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Exxon ‘slowly ramps up production’ to between 100,000 – 110,000 bpd, assessment of discharge silencer underway

ExxonMobil Guyana said on Wednesday it has removed the faulty discharge silencer from the Liza Destiny Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel for further assessment of the damage to determine the necessary scope of repairs needed. The company said...

Guyana driving subsea tree demand as number of oil fields targeted for development increase

The base-case subsea tree demand for the 2021-24 period is now forecast at approximately 1050 units representing an upward revision of 60 units compared to a March outlook by consultancy group Westwood Energy. “The increase is due to ExxonMobil’s commitment...

EPA says all projects subject to ‘comprehensive screening process’

Guyana’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says it routinely assesses all projects submitted for approval to determine their impacts on the environment and human health. This entails a comprehensive screening process which includes evaluation of the information submitted, site inspection...

Royston wraps up overhaul work on Stena DrillMAX, Guyana operations continue

Marine engineering and propulsion specialist Royston has completed engine overhaul work onboard one of the world’s most advanced drill ships as part of a logistical solution provided to the vessel’s owners and operators, Stena Drilling. Work on the 228m length...

Shell to kick off Brazil drilling campaign in second half of 2021

(S&P Global Platts) Shell plans to carry out a drilling campaign offshore Brazil in the second half of 2021, Shell Brasil President Andre Araujo said April 16. "Yes, we're going to have a drilling campaign in 2021, with the timing...

Time to act is now for Latin America oil producers, newcomer Guyana in position to soar

Countries around the world including those in the Latin America and Caribbean region are taking measures to ramp up oil and gas production knowing that the window is closing for development of these resources at prices that would make...

Total puts brakes on drilling operations at South Africa block

(Reuters) - French oil major Total has decided to postpone its application for additional drilling in a South African offshore gas block, a letter seen by Reuters from the consultancy conducting the environmental and social assessment showed. The delay is...

Guyana lifts its 6th million-barrel oil cargo, next shipment could be affected by drop in production

The Guyana government exported another million-barrel oil cargo this week from the Liza Destiny FPSO even as production was reduced from 120,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd) to around 30,000 bpd due to additional issues encountered with the...

Upstart oil producer Guyana turning heads, poised to eat up market share

Producing oil in Guyana cost less than almost anywhere else in the world and this makes the South American country an extremely attractive investment destination for deepwater explorers. Many factors play a role in the production cost for a...

The top three challenges of being the most appealing fossil fuel opportunity in the world

By Arthur Deakin - OilNOW It is no longer a secret that Guyana is one of the most attractive investment opportunities in the world. The country has discovered 9 billion barrels of recoverable oil, and that is likely only half...

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SBM Offshore subsidiary seeks local suppliers for steel, timber and safety equipment

Guyana Deep Water Operations Inc. (GDO), a subsidiary of SBM Offshore, is seeking information from Guyanese suppliers for steel...