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Guyana plans two large-scale hydropower projects to add 370 MW by 2035

San Diego, California: Two hydropower projects, including the Amaila Falls project, are expected to add 370 megawatts (MW) to Guyana’s power generation matrix by 2035, Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud said on October 16.  The official delivered the keynote address at...

Saipem vessel completes 180 consecutive ‘Perfect Days’ on Yellowtail project in Guyana

Saipem's FDS2 vessel has successfully wrapped up its pipelay and subsea construction work for ExxonMobil's Yellowtail Project offshore Guyana, achieving a milestone of 180 consecutive “Perfect Days.” This accomplishment means 180 days without any injury, asset damage, or environmental...

Saipem seeks catering services for VEHSI facility

Italian engineering and drilling firm Saipem is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for catering services at its Vreed-en-Hoop Shore Base Inc. (VEHSI) facility. Saipem's operation at VEHSI spans 81,000 square meters.  VEHSI is a collaboration between NRG Holdings, a 100%...

Surveys begin for Shell’s Dragon Gas project off Trinidad and Tobago’s coast

Surveys have officially begun for the Dragon Gas Project as the Dona Jose 2 vessel embarked on a geophysical and geotechnical study at Tembladora Port, Chaguaramas. The vessel, chartered by Geohidra—a Venezuelan company contracted by Shell—will gather data from...

Stability crucial for US$55 billion investment in Stabroek Block

By 2027, US$55 billion would have been invested in oil and gas projects in Guyana by ExxonMobil and its co-venturers Hess and CNOOC. This commitment is based on the terms of the 2016 Stabroek Block Production Sharing Agreement. “Any change...

Capping stack to be stationed at Vreed-en-Hoop port long term – Exxon President

ExxonMobil Guyana President Alistair Routledge said the recently arrived capping stack in Guyana, which is currently stationed at the Guyana Shore Base Inc. (GYSBI), is expected to be relocated to the Vreed-en-Hoop Shore Base Inc. (VEHSI) at some point. The...

Gas-to-Energy pipeline mechanically completed, ready to introduce natural gas – Routledge 

The pipeline for Guyana’s Gas-to-Energy project is set and ready to introduce natural gas from the Liza field to onshore facilities at Wales, West Bank Demerara. Providing an update, ExxonMobil Guyana President, Alistair Routledge said that the pipeline has been...

PETRONAS launches seismic survey in Suriname’s Offshore blocks 63 and 52

PETRONAS Suriname E&P B.V. (PSEPBV), a subsidiary of the Malaysian energy giant, has announced plans to conduct a 3D seismic acquisition across Offshore Block 63 and the Ironman Prospect in Block 63/52, Suriname. This follows the signing of the...

“Bluffing didn’t work” – Seeking Alpha Analyst on CGX, Frontera losing Guyana’s Corentyne Block 

Guyana has taken control of the Corentyne Block from Frontera Energy and its partner, CGX Resources. This move follows a series of unmet contract obligations. Frontera and CGX had been working on this block for some time, with CGX...

Norwegian, British firms among bidders to conduct 3D seismic study offshore Guyana

Guyana's National Procurement and Center Administration Board published a list of four bidders for a contract to conduct a 3D Multi-Client Seismic Survey offshore Guyana:  The four bidders are PSS-GEO from Norway, CGG Veritas Services UK Ltd. from the United...

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GranMorgu FPSO construction hits 27% as Suriname targets first oil by 2028

Construction of the floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) platform for Suriname’s GranMorgu project has reached 27%, state oil...