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Promises for oil & gas unveiled as Guyana’s landmark elections now just days away  

Oil is a major discussion point ahead of Guyana’s September 1 general election. The ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is campaigning on a platform of continuity, while opposition parties vow to impose stricter oversight and secure a greater share...

A snapshot of Suriname’s oil & gas progress in 2025

PARAMARIBO, SURINAME: Suriname entered 2025 with growing momentum in its energy sector. Following a series of discoveries offshore, the focus is now shifting toward preparing for commercial production and the long-term development of the industry. The most significant milestone came...

Suriname emerges as third largest offshore oil investment destination in the Americas – Energy Industries Council 

Suriname is fast becoming one of the top offshore oil and gas hotspots in the Americas, ranking third in projected offshore exploration and production (E&P) investments by 2030, behind only Brazil and Guyana, according to the Energy Industries Council...

Oil companies delivered 1,600+ training programs for Guyanese in 2024

The Local Content Secretariat says oil companies in Guyana delivered more than 1,600 technical and non-technical programs for Guyanese in 2024, reflecting what Head of the Employment Unit Nicole Haynes described as “the continued commitment to upskilling the Guyanese...

Upcoming Business Talk to address invoicing in Guyana’s oil & gas sector

The Centre for Local Business Development, in partnership with the Greater Guyana Initiative, will host an in-person session titled ‘Understanding Invoicing in the Oil & Gas Industry’ on August 18.  The event, which is part of the Centre’s ‘Managing Growth:...

bp makes largest oil & gas discovery in 25 years

bp announced a major oil and gas discovery at the Bumerangue prospect in deepwater offshore Brazil, its tenth discovery of 2025 and the company’s largest in 25 years. The company stated that the 1-BP-13-SPS exploration well was drilled in the...

TotalEnergies sees upside for Suriname oil project as plateau could stretch to 240,000 b/d

TotalEnergies’ upcoming project offshore Suriname may exceed its planned production plateau of 220,000 barrels of oil per day (b/d), with Chairman and CEO Patrick Pouyanné saying the development could potentially handle up to 240,000 b/d. The GranMorgu project, located in...

Chevron’s quarterly profit drops 44% due to lower oil prices, Hess shares revalue

Chevron Corp reported a 44% drop in second-quarter profit on Friday, hurt by lower crude prices, weaker affiliate income, and a US$215 million loss tied to the fair value of Hess shares, even as the oil major posted record...

Blue Water secures key logistics contract for Noble’s Block 52 campaign in Suriname

Blue Water Suriname has secured the Rig Agency and Logistics & Shore Base Support contract for Noble Corporation’s operations in Block 52. Block 52 spans 4,749 square kilometres and lies off the coast of Paramaribo. Noble Developer, a semisubmersible Mobile Offshore...

‘Guyana is not sitting still’ — President outlines aggressive maritime reforms to support oil-led growth

With Guyana’s economy rapidly expanding on the back of its oil and gas sector, President Irfaan Ali has issued a clear signal to investors and regional stakeholders that the South American nation is not waiting to modernize; it’s already...

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What you need to know about the U.S. military build-up in the Caribbean

What began on August 14, when Washington ordered air and naval forces into the southern Caribbean reportedly to combat...