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Petronas’ Block 52 tax holiday could see first Suriname gas project by 2031 – Rystad Energy

Norway’s Rystad Energy sees Suriname’s first standalone gas project potentially materializing as early as 2031, at the Petronas-operated Block 52.  Aiding the Block 52 operator is the 10-year tax break it got from the South American nation in a recent...

Nine big companies vying for farm-in to Orinduik Block – Gil Holzman

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas, Gil Holzman said there are nine companies vying to farm into the Orinduik Block.  “We are planning to finalise this process hopefully in the next couple of months. Depends on...

Exxon to write off Kaieteur Block expenses

ExxonMobil Guyana President, Alistair Routledge, said the company is writing off its Kaieteur Block expenses, having decided last year to withdraw from the license. In addition to the Stabroek Block, the company operates the Canje block and, up until...

Stabroek PSA delivers US$1.4 billion in profit oil, US$218 million in royalties, helps boost Guyana’s budget allocations

Guyana's Natural Resource Fund (NRF) received a substantial sum of US$1.6 billion in royalties and profit oil revenues for the year 2023, as reported by Senior Minister with responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh. This...

Exxon kicks off 2024 Stabroek campaign with resumed drilling at Bluefin well

ExxonMobil Guyana has recommenced exploration drilling operations at the Bluefin-1 well site within the Stabroek Block. This continuation of exploration activities was announced in a notice to mariners issued by Guyana's Maritime Administration Department (MARAD). The Stena Drillmax has been...

Stabroek COVs could exceed 2024 well projection with Chevron’s takeover of Hess – Deakin

Chevron’s recent takeover of Hess has major implications for Guyana’s oil industry and its blossoming economy, according to Americas Market Intelligence (AMI) Director of Energy Practice, Arthur Deakin. For instance, Deakin foresees an uptick in the wells planned for...

Eco elated at Guyana approval for high-impact Orinduik block

Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas Ltd. has garnered approval from Guyana’s Minister of Natural Resources for its acquisition of a 60% interest in the Orinduik block from Tullow Oil. This development stems from an agreement made in August between...

CGX, Frontera and the Corentyne block: What to look out for

CGX Energy and Frontera Energy are expected to report to the market soon about their plans for the Corentyne block offshore Guyana. Frontera’s earnings report for the third quarter is expected on November 9, and CGX’s usually falls in...

Exxon was faced with a “drill or drop” decision regarding Kaieteur block – Routledge 

ExxonMobil was faced with a “drill or drop” decision regarding Guyana’s offshore Kaieteur Block, says President of the local affiliate, Alistair Routledge.  On September 28, Exxon indicated that it was leaving the block. Another partner in the block - Hess,...

Highly likely Corentyne Block could be in production by 2030 – Bharrat 

High hopes exist in Guyana for oil production outside of the Stabroek Block.  This is evidenced by recent statements from the Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat who said that the Corentyne Block could move to production in the next...

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Chinese companies among 10 groups vying to build fertilizer plant in Guyana 

Ten groups, including several Chinese companies, have submitted proposals to build Guyana’s planned ammonia and urea fertilizer plant at...