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Guyana, Brazil lead FPSO market growth, investment rises to US$9 billion – Norway firm 

According to Norway-based Rystad Energy, the Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) market saw a 50% increase in investments in 2023, rising from US$6 billion to US$9 billion in greenfield surface capital expenditure. This upward momentum is expected to...

Fast-growing oil production off Guyana coast reshaping energy markets – U.S. State Dept. official 

San Diego, California: Guyana’s growing crude oil output is quickly reshaping energy markets, and the United States is taking note. This is according to Laura Lochman, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Energy Resources, U.S. Department of State. Speaking...

218,000 bpd crude loadings from Guyana adding to global surge

Guyana's oil exports have seen significant growth this year, reaching 598,000 barrels per day (b/d), a 58% increase compared to the previous year, according to data pulled by the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO). Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping...

Oil story of South America’s newest producer built on 45 discoveries in just nine years 

ExxonMobil’s Liza find back in 2015 unlocked a treasure trove of oil and gas discoveries in Guyana’s Stabroek Block. Now, in 2024, the number stands at 45 discoveries and Exxon aims to take this even higher.  “I believe Guyana will...

Exxon hopeful of resolving audit dispute without going to arbitration

For ExxonMobil, arbitration would be the “last resort” to resolve the findings of the IHS Market audit of its 1997-2017 Stabroek Block expenses.  “I don't have any intent to call an arbitration. I don't think that that's the right way...

Exxon says it will work with Guyana authorities to set up independent decommissioning fund 

ExxonMobil Guyana President Alistair Routledge said the company stands ready to work with the government on the establishment of an independent decommissioning fund for the Stabroek Block operations.  “...we're very much aware that under the Petroleum Activities Act of 2023,...

Oil nation set to make approx. US$288 million payout to households

Every household in South America’s newest oil producing nation, Guyana, will receive close to US$1,000 (GY$200,000) its President, Dr. Irfaan Ali announced on Thursday. Dr. Ali during a special sitting of the 12th Parliament said the disbursement will begin instantaneously...

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...

Liza Unity FPSO has scope to produce 270,000 barrels a day – Exxon 

Debottlenecking efforts at the Liza Unity floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel could boost its output to 270,000 barrels per day (b/d).  ExxonMobil Guyana President, Alistair Routledge, said the vessel underwent debottlenecking in July during a shutdown of the...

Exxon’s Hammerhead project to feature first converted unit offshore Guyana since Liza Destiny

Hammerhead, Guyana’s 7th Stabroek Block development will be utilizing a converted unit for its floating, production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO). This is according to ExxonMobil Guyana President, Alistair Routledge.  Hammerhead would be the first project after Liza Phase 1...

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Guyana share of oil revenues to increase as Exxon pays down cost faster with US$100 per barrel crude  

Guyana is set to receive a bigger share of revenue from oil production as higher prices accelerate the pace...