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Staatsolie: From a ‘voice in the wilderness’ to hitting deepwater jackpot

Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname is the state oil company of Suriname established to execute the country’s oil policy which includes exploration, drilling and the processing of oil. The company has said it was always confident of a major commercial discovery...

Norway set to ramp up oil production by 19%

(S&P Global Platts) Norway expects its oil production to rise by 19% through to 2024 on the back of new developments such as Johan Sverdrup, while it is eyeing emissions reductions in the order of 40% by the industry,...

Exxon has made 18 commercial discoveries out of 22 exploration wells drilled in Guyana

The success rate for finding commercial quantities of hydrocarbons offshore Guyana remains one of the highest in the oil and gas industry. Supported by state-of-the-art technology and highly trained geoscientists, U.S oil major ExxonMobil has had a remarkably good...

Exxon says claims relating to valuation of Permian Basin assets ‘demonstrably false’

U.S oil major ExxonMobil said on Friday that there is no basis for claims made by an alleged whistleblower, and reported by The Wall Street Journal, regarding the valuation of its assets in the Permian Basin. The Journal reported on...

Demand for Guyana’s low-sulphur crude will grow in 2021, expert says

As the world continues to move towards renewable sources of energy, demand for crude with low-sulphur content will continue to increase, placing producers like Guyana in an advantaged position. That coupled with the low breakeven price to produce oil...

Letter-to-the-Editor: Guyana needs to be wary of so-called foreign experts pronouncing on its economic affairs

Dear Editor, Guyana needs to be wary of the many so-called foreign experts who are seeking to dominate the local press and pronounce on Guyana’s economic affairs. To this end, particular reference is made to the commentaries of Tom Sanzillo,...

Yellowtail cash flow amounts to almost US$10B over productive life – IHS Markit

Due to the significant recoverable resources discovered at the Yellowtail field, IHS Markit estimates that total cash flow will amount to almost US$10B when ExxonMobil and co-venturers Hess and CNOCC move to develop the area. IHS, a global leader in information,...

High impact drilling for Guyana this year, Wood Mackenzie says

With limited budgets and rich inventories after a few years of active acreage loading, explorers will drill only the prospects that really matter this year. In its new report on global exploration, UK-based consultancy group Wood Mackenzie said companies...

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...

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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...