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Oil has unleashed a tsunami of opportunities in South America’s lone English-speaking nation

Nestled on the northern tip of South America, the small nation of Guyana, now the fastest growing economy in the world, will become the continent’s second biggest oil producer by 2027. The massive success the country has seen in...

Guyana sets record with 500 projects in a year funded by carbon credits – VP Jagdeo

Within one year of receiving the first set of payments for its internationally validated forest carbon credits, the Guyana Government has set a new record of implementing 500 projects, all of which will lend to the sustainability of over...

SLB to host Open Supplier Forum at Guyana complex 

Local vendors interested in joining Schlumberger Limited's (SLB) approved list will have an opportunity on December 6 when the company hosts its Open Supplier Forum at its Houston, East Bank Demerara location.  “Our preferred suppliers are those that collaborate with...

Guyana basin should achieve payback in under 10 years at an oil price of US$60-80 – WoodMac

Analysts have said the significant sums Guyana is set to receive in oil revenue can make the country one of the richest in the world, per capita. The companies producing oil there are also set to receive massive returns...

ExxonMobil initiates search for telecom cabling services in Guyana 

ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) has revealed plans to acquire telecom structured cabling system supply and installation services in Georgetown. The objective is to fortify its infrastructure in both existing and forthcoming facilities. EMGL has issued a Request for Information...

Stena DrillMax targeting Basher-1 in new Exxon campaign off Guyana coast

ExxonMobil has begun targeting the Basher-1 well in the Stabroek block, the company confirmed to OilNOW.  According to details provided by the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD), ExxonMobil has commenced drilling the Basher-1 well using the Stena DrillMax. Basher-1 represents one of...

Guyana surpasses 100 million barrels of oil production in first nine months of 2023

For the period January to September 2023, ExxonMobil produced over 102 million barrels of crude offshore Guyana. Two floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels operating in the Liza field hit the milestone together - Liza Destiny produced nearly...

DOF secures contracts with Subsea7 and Maersk Supply Service 

DOF has secured substantial contracts in the maritime industry, with deals involving both Subsea7 and Maersk Supply Service. The company sealed a deal with Subsea7 for the time charter of the Skandi Acergy, a construction vessel boasting a 400-ton crane,...

Exxon’s 6th Guyana FPSO named Jaguar after national animal

Guyana’s Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat recently announced that Bayphase, an international oil and gas consultancy firm, is reviewing ExxonMobil's Field Development Plan (FDP) and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for its sixth Stabroek block development.  Bharrat said that the...

Exxon looking for more suppliers for its Guyana operations  

ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) is gearing up to engage suppliers for the provision of another set of onshore and offshore services as part of its operations in the Stabroek license area. According to public requests for information (RFIs), the company...

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Environmental permits and production licenses serve distinct roles for oil and gas developments

Oil and gas development projects proceed with two key approvals: environmental permits and production licenses. They cover different aspects...