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CGX looking to spud Kawa-1 well later this year, forging ahead with deep water port

CGX Resources Inc. (CRI), operator of the Corentyne and Demerara blocks offshore Guyana, said on Tuesday it continues to pursue its exploration program in the South American country and will look to spud the Kawa-1 exploration well on the...

Liza Destiny total liquids capacity is over 150,000 bpd

The total liquids capacity of the Liza Destiny floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel exceeds 150,000 barrels per day (bpd) with gas capacity of 190 standard cubic feet per day, company officials told reporters on Monday. In explaining the...

Talks underway on harnessing Guyana-Suriname energy potential for Arco Norte energy corridor

The establishment of an electricity grid to connect the Arco Norte region of South America has been long in the making, with studies already conducted, but now the conversation has commenced on utilising the energy potential of Guyana and...

Africa, Americas lighting up deepwater exploration this year

Drilling of high-impact oil and gas prospects in 2020 suffered at the hands of the global pandemic, but the overall results were nevertheless positive, a Rystad Energy analysis reveals. The success rate rose to 41% from 32% in 2019...

Exxon contractors reveal wide range of procurement opportunities to Guyanese vendors

As exploration and production activities offshore Guyana continue to expand, so too are the needs of the multiple contractors servicing the oil and gas industry. Over 700 local businesses participated this week in ExxonMobil’s virtual Guyana Supplier Forum where...

Exxon lowers production levels in Guyana as faulty compressor sent for repairs

ExxonMobil Guyana said on Friday that a technical team has safely removed the 3rd stage compressor from the package enclosure on the Liza Destiny FPSO and is preparing it for transport onshore. An initial examination determined that the unit has...

Some people will keep oil in the ground and it will be impossible to take it out, says Guyana VP

Cognizant of the fact that the effects of climate change are becoming more severe year after year, world leaders have heightened steps to reduce carbon emissions. In fact, some countries have already begun introducing a carbon tax, the rationale...

Exxon extended position in South America last year despite pandemic woes

Although faced with its most challenging year to date due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. oil major ExxonMobil made significant strides in South America last year, extending its position across multiple basins off the continent's northeastern...

Edison Chouest moves towards employing 100 percent Guyanese workforce

US marine transportation service provider, Edison Chouest Offshore, through its local affiliate G-Boats (Guyana) Inc, has set ambitious targets for the employment of Guyanese to staff their in-country operations, with plans of moving their workforce from 73 percent local,...

ExxonMobil launches new company to advance low carbon portfolio, reduce emissions

ExxonMobil, operator of three deepwater blocks offshore Guyana, has announced the creation of a new business – ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions (ELCS) – which will be used to commercialize its extensive low-carbon technology portfolio. According to the oil major,...

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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...