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Former Staatsolie boss says large volumes of gas will deliver cheap energy in hottest new basin

South America’s hottest new basin where billions of barrels of oil discovered over the past six years have brought world-wide attention is set to deliver large volumes of gas says a former head of Suriname state oil company, Staatsolie. “Our...

Chevron, Exxon focusing on offshore Americas, from US Gulf to Guyana

(S&P Global Platts) The largest integrated US producers remain focused on deepwater production in the Americas, from the tried-and-true US Gulf of Mexico to the expanding pioneer fields offshore of Guyana, Suriname, and potentially other South American nations. Chevron and...

Major Guyana projects pushing oilfield service growth – Rystad Energy

Norway-based Rystad Energy recently examined how an accelerated transition to cleaner fuel sources could impact oil and gas suppliers. Using its own data-driven forecasts for energy supply, the energy research and business intelligence company concluded that a rise of 1.6°C...

“The numbers are incredible” – Exxon says of Guyana mega discoveries

With an average volume of 300 million barrels of oil equivalent per discovery and a record 80 percent success rate, the pioneering oil fields offshore Guyana, particularly at the prolific Stabroek Block, continue to deliver big pay with low...

Local content legislation, NRF amendments to be laid in parliament on Dec. 16 – VP confirms

Guyana's Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has given confirmation that the amendments to the Natural Resources Fund (NRF) and the local content Bill will be tabled in the National Assembly next week Thursday, December 16. The Vice President confirmed...

Exxon VP says another 10 billion barrels could be found in Guyana oil province

Since 2015, ExxonMobil has found an average of 1.7 billion barrels of oil per year offshore Guyana and recently increased its estimate of the discovered resources at the prolific Stabroek Block to 10 billion barrels of oil equivalent. A...

‘Guyana is best growth opportunity seen in Latin America past 30 years’ – Energy group

With discovered oil resources of over ten billion barrels, low breakeven costs of $25-$35, and a light sweet crude, low in sulfur that emits fewer greenhouse gasses, Managing Director of Americas Market Intelligence John Price, says Guyana is the...

Technology being secured to test Exxon’s produced water – EPA Head

Head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Kemraj Parsram recently disclosed that his team is working on securing technology that would boost the capacity of the agency to test produced water. In the meantime, Parsram said ExxonMobil’s affiliate, Esso Exploration...

Exxon awarded for efforts to build economic capacity, protect environment in Guyana

ExxonMobil has been recognised for its efforts to build local economic capacity, protect the environment and support communities in the new oil producing South American country of Guyana. The company received the World Petroleum Council Excellence Award (WPCEA) for...

Several companies interested in building refineries in Guyana but government says it remains cautious

In light of the 10 billion barrels of oil equivalent resources found at the Stabroek Block since 2015 and ongoing exploration campaigns across other blocks, Guyana’s Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat says there is “tremendous interest” from investors...

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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....