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Guyana delegation in Houston for flagship oil and gas conference

A delegation from Guyana is in Houston, Texas, for the flagship Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) scheduled to be held from August 16 – 19 this year. OTC focuses on exchanging technical knowledge relevant to the development of offshore energy...

Unrealistic expectations and untapped opportunities—are we paying attention?

By A. Bacchus - OilNOW “We got oil but wuh duh mean fuh me? I ain’t seeing a cent of the oil money.” I recently heard that statement from a close friend of mine who has, in recent years, been...

Observers weigh in on the performance of the Ali administration in oil and gas

This week marks one year since a new government was sworn into office in Guyana following a 5-month ordeal that threatened the South American country’s fragile democracy. The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) declared the opposition People’s Progressive Party Civic...

Schlumberger seeking EOIs to extend integrated lab facility in Guyana

Oil field services company Schlumberger plans to upgrade its Fluids Laboratory in Guyana to improve overall efficiency and service delivery. This is according to an advertisement placed in the local press requesting the submission of Expressions of Interest (EoIs). The...

Report on QC Alumni Association Oil and Gas Symposium, by Dr. Terrence R. Blackman – Part 2

By Terrence R. Blackman, Ph.D. – OilNOW In a recent news report, CGX Energy Inc announced that the drilling of the Kawa-1 well, the first well at the Corentyne Block offshore Guyana, is set to commence before August 15. This undertaking...

Exxon seeking support vessels for Guyana operations

ExxonMobil Guyana plans to put in place an enabling agreement for the provision and operation of Multi-Purpose Support Vessels (MPSVs), Platform Support Vessels (PSVs), and Fast Support Vessels (FSVs) for offshore activity in the new oil producing South American...

Petroleum Department staff expected to play major role in soon to be established Commission

Authorities in Guyana remain steadfast on bringing on stream the Petroleum Commission and Local Content Policy, two crucial elements of Guyana’s regulatory framework for the oil and gas industry. This was recently highlighted by Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram...

Higher reservoir performance activities in Guyana help bump up Schlumberger Q2 revenue

Oilfield Services Company Schlumberger says its performance in the second quarter of 2021 marks a leap forward in achieving its full-year financial targets with the potential for further upside given the right conditions. Second-quarter global revenue grew 8% sequentially, outperforming...

Exxon says goal is to have 75% Guyanese workforce on each FPSO

ExxonMobil Guyana says it has been pursuing various initiatives to ensure hundreds of Guyanese are able to take up leading roles in supporting the operations of the Liza Destiny Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel. Public and Government Affairs Advisor, Janelle Persaud, disclosed...

Head of Staatsolie encouraging Guyana to conduct basin opportunity upgrades

Annand Jagesar, Managing Director of Suriname’s state oil company, Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname, is encouraging Guyana to pursue basin opportunity upgrades by way of independent surveys that would provide authorities with a better understanding of the prospective resources of offshore...

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Guyana moves to de-risk unexplored basin with 25,000 sq km 3D seismic survey

The Government of Guyana is advancing a large-scale offshore 3D multi-client seismic acquisition, a move aimed at reducing exploration...