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Pandemic brings new oil reality; some governments will offer better terms – Wood Mackenzie

Governments, particularly those in economies dependent on the oil industry are looking to do their part by ensuring exploration and production activities remain economically feasible in an era where fiscal stress continues to be high, brought on by the...

Guyanese garment manufacturers outfitting Prosperity FPSO construction crew in Singapore

Two local companies—Denmor Garments Manufacturers Inc. and Caribbean Clothing Company Ltd.—have secured contracts to manufacture a total of two thousand coveralls for construction workers in Singapore. The workers are supporting construction of the Prosperity, which will become the third...

Bulletwood, Bonboni key wells to watch as exploration takes off in the Americas this year – Westwood

Guyana and Suriname remain two major hotspots for exploration activity in 2021 with a number of key wells to watch as the Americas take the lead in the hunt for hydrocarbon resources this year. Westwood Global Energy Group said in...

Guyana could establish LPG, protein plant in Region 3 as part of major development drive

The gas-to-power project which is a major initiative being undertaken in Guyana will see a pipeline landing in Wales, on the West Bank of the Demerara River, Region Three, where the government is looking to develop a commercial zone,...

Government welcomes start of Canje block campaign, Exxon expects to be on site for several weeks

The Government of Guyana has welcomed the start of a new drill campaign off the country’s coast at the 4,800 sq km Canje block, which got underway on December 31. Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat said exploration activity in this...

“Everybody is looking now for ‘sweet crude’ and we are in the market for that” – Guyana’s VP

Guyana’s Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has affirmed that Government intends to take full advantage of its reserves of ‘light sweet crude’, which are expected to remain highly competitive on the world market in the coming years, even as...

Bulletwood is ExxonMobil’s second attempt at hitting pay outside of prolific Stabroek block

The 6.6 million acres Stabroek block has been proven to have a working hydrocarbon system across different play types, delivering upwards of 9 billion barrels of oil equivalent since 2015. The 18 discoveries made by ExxonMobil out of 20...

‘Elephant Man’ got it right on Guyana’s multi-billion-barrel oil strikes

Back when the first world-class Liza discovery was made in Guyana in 2015 it was not clear yet what this meant for the South American country and the basin where over 40 dry holes were previously drilled, and oil...

Brazil moving to implement reforms to lure investors as competition from countries like Guyana rise – S&P Global Platts

Mature oil producer Brazil is looking to implement important oil industry reforms in 2021 to remain one of the world's top destinations for investments amid heated global competition and uncertainties about the coronavirus pandemic. S&P Global Platts said in a...

‘We must not remain a rich country of poor people’ Guyana President affirms in new year’s message

President of Guyana, Dr. Irfaan Ali says 2021 will be the springboard from which the new oil producing country will leap into recovery, rebuilding its economy and enhancing the health and well-being of its more than 750,000 people. Mr. Ali...

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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...