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VEHSI owners in talks to expand artificial island for potential new clients

Director of the Vreed-en-Hoop Shore Base Inc. (VEHSI), Nicholas Deygoo-Boyer said the company is in talks with potential new clients to expand the acreage of the new artificial island in the Demerara River. “ got clients who are interested in...

Guyana, India MoU to pave way for crude sale agreement, exploration

Guyana and India are on the brink of inking a trailblazing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the energy sector. The document which is currently being reviewed by India’s Cabinet could allow for the purchase of Stabroek Block crude, capacity...

CGX encounters hydrocarbons in shallow zones of Wei-1 well, deeper horizons up next

The first round of drilling at CGX Energy’s Wei-1 prospect in the Corentyne Block has yielded positive results. Drilling commenced at Wei-1 late January with the Noble Discoverer. In an update on March 2, CGX reported that the first prospective geologic...

Prosperity FPSO is 8th by water depth in SBM Offshore’s ultra-deepwater fleet

Guyana’s newest Stabroek Block floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel - the Prosperity - is ranked eight by water depth in SBM Offshore’s ultra-deepwater fleet. In fact, at 1,900 metres, it will be moored at the deepest parts of...

Petrobras seeking to replicate Guyana’s exploration success offshore Brazil – Rystad energy

Petrobras is looking to focus its exploration efforts on the potential of the equatorial margin later this decade, Rystad Energy said, with hopes to replicate the unprecedented success at Guyana’s Stabroek Block. The basins that Brazil’s state explorer is expected...

Noble made US$586 million from contract drilling services in Q4 2022

Noble Corporation said its revenue from contract drilling services for the fourth quarter of 2022 totaled US$586 million compared to US$289 million in the third quarter. It said the increase is primarily attributable to the business combination with Maersk...

Exxon survey at Guyana’s main ship channel covered by EIA

ExxonMobil Guyana has commenced geotechnical and geophysical surveying operations in the vicinity of the Demerara  main ship channel and off the West Coast of Demerara in the vicinity of Plantation Best. ExxonMobil Guyana’s Media Advisor, Kwesi Isles explained, “The surveys,...

Exxon’s 5th Guyana FPSO to be named ‘Errea Wittu’

ExxonMobil Guyana has revealed ‘Errea Wittu’ is the name to be given to the floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel intended for its fifth project, Uaru.   The name means ‘abundance’, said ExxonMobil Guyana Projects Environmental and Regulatory Advisor, Laurent...

Revving up for change: How Guyana and oil companies navigate a complex relationship in the new era

The relationship between the Guyana government and the Stabroek Block co-venturers is yielding projects that will make Guyana the world’s largest per capita producer of oil. The arrangement is extremely rewarding for all parties. But Vice President Dr. Bharrat...

Guyana about to sign oil & gas MoU with India government

Guyana’s Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo is preparing to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the government of India. According to Guyana’s Department of Public Information (DPI), the MoU is meant to foster cooperation in the oil and gas...

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Major oil companies focus on ultra-deepwater in Guyana’s offshore expansion, but why?

Ultra-deepwater oil operations involve drilling in water depths greater than 5,000 feet (1,524 meters), where production takes place far...