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Italian energy group Saipem bounces back with record orders, improved margins

Saipem, the Italian energy services group, is making significant strides in its recovery efforts. The company is nearing the completion of troublesome projects that prompted a capital raise last year, according to the chief executive officer, Alessandro Puliti. He...

Sixth richest man in the world ‘indirectly betting on emerging oil superpower’

Market Insider reports that Warren Buffett, the sixth richest man in the world, is set to gain indirect exposure to Guyana, the world's fastest-growing economy and an emerging oil superpower, by way of Chevron’s acquisition of Hess Corporation, announced...

Lancetfish delivers more oil, new interval in play

The Lancetfish reservoir in Guyana’s Stabroek block has delivered more oil, Hess Corporation announced on Wednesday in its earnings statement.  Hess said the Lancetfish-2 appraisal well encountered approximately 125 feet of net oil pay in appraisal reservoirs and approximately 65...

Guyana oil revenues jump 32%

In the first three quarters of 2023, Guyana received US$1.038 billion in oil revenues, representing a 32% increase compared to the US$786 million received during the same period in 2022. Disaggregated, the government’s natural resource fund (NRF) received US$872.83...

Welding, laying of pipeline on target for 2024 Gas-to-Energy roll out – Exxon

ExxonMobil Guyana said it remains on track to complete the pipeline for the country’s Gas-to-Energy project set to come online in 2024.  Providing an update on October 17, President of the company, Alistair Routledge, said pipelaying is currently underway in...

Chevron to buy out Hess Corp., will gain access to worldclass Guyana play

Chevron Corporation announced on Monday that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Hess Corporation to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Hess in an all-stock transaction valued at $53 billion, or $171 per share based on...

Exxon, partners to plug GY$800 million into “largest hydroponics project in Caribbean” – Pres. Ali

A new hydroponic farming project initiative has been launched in Guyana - the largest in the Caribbean, according to President, Irfaan Ali with 300 young Guyanese being the beneficiaries.  The funding comes from the Greater Guyana Initiative (GGI) - a...

“We are not going to weaken the PSA to suit ExxonMobil” – Jagdeo

Guyana’s Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo said on Thursday that the government does not intend to alter its new production sharing agreement (PSA) to suit ExxonMobil - the lone producer offshore. The new terms do not apply to the Stabroek Block...

Exxon on target for first oil soon at yet another Guyana project

The start-up of ExxonMobil Guyana’s third Stabroek Block development is imminent, with company President, Alistair Routledge confirming that the project will be up and running soon.  “We’re still on course to start off Payara by the end of this year....

Final investment decision for Exxon’s 6th Guyana project expected early next year

Subject to approvals from authorities in Guyana, the final investment decision (FID) for ExxonMobil’s massive Whiptail development - its sixth in the Stabroek Block - is expected by Q1 2024.  So says the president of the company's Guyana operations, Alistair...

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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...