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Guyana’s shore base capacity: Eight projects approved over four years 

Growing offshore activity has seen Guyana’s shore base capacity expand considerably since 2020. The Ministry of Public Works told OilNOW approval was given for eight projects over this period.  Among the greenlit projects was the expansion works at the Guyana...

Guyana oil fund got US$604 million in Q1 2024

In the first quarter of 2024, inflows into Guyana's Natural Resource Fund (NRF) have been substantial, at US$604 million (approx. GY$126 billion), according to a gazetted notice from the government of Guyana.  The contributions to the NRF are detailed as...

MODEC hires Oslo-based company to supply compressed air system for Guyana FPSO

Oslo-based TMC Compressors (TMC) said it has been awarded a contract to supply a large capacity marine compressed air system to MODEC’s Errea Wittu floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel.  MODEC is building the floater for an ExxonMobil-operated development...

MODEC seeks accommodation vessel services for offshore operations

MODEC has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for appropriate accommodation vessel services, catering to a minimum of 150 personnel on board (POB), for operations spanning August 2026 to March 2027. The RFI outlines requirements for the accommodation vessel, emphasizing...

Can’t meet energy needs of today if “we just turn the lights off” – Exxon Guyana President

‘Oil production needs to stop if the world has any chance of fighting climate change.’ This is the position of environmentalists as the world pushes the pathway to net zero. But industry analysts say that oil will continue to...

Ali in fiery exchange with BBC journalist about Guyana’s oil

Guyana’s President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, sat down for an interview with BBC journalist, Stephen Sakur, on the sidelines of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo in February. The discussion about Guyana’s oil got heated quickly as...

Guyana’s leadership stands firm on energy transition despite industry skepticism

Executives of the world’s foremost fossil-fuel giants recently poured cold water on the slothful energy transition movement, deeming it a fantasy to be abandoned. Despite such a position being shared by Amin Nasser, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Saudi...

Maka, Kwaskwasi development not feasible yet – Staatsolie head 

Block 58 operator TotalEnergies does not see a feasible development from its Maka and Kwaskwasi discoveries, according to the Managing Director of Suriname’s state oil firm Staatsolie.  Annand Jagesar told Reuters late Tuesday that instead, the company has been pushing...

“It is one of the most incredible success stories” – Mallon on Guyana’s oil development 

The story of Guyana being just a tiny South American country to one of the most prolific oil producers in the world is remarkable, according to ExxonMobil Upstream President, Liam Mallon.  During his CERAWeek 2024 presentation, Mallon said, “It is...

Norway firm forecasts five more FPSO awards for Guyana in five years

Norway-based energy research and business intelligence company, Rystad Energy, expects there to be five new awards for floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels over the next five years for Guyana.  This was stated in a January 2024 whitepaper South...

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Berbice gas development pipeline could cost US$2B, ‘not a small investment’ – says ExxonMobil Guyana President

The pipeline to support Guyana’s gas development in East Berbice-Corentyne (Region Six) could cost about US$2 billion or more....