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UK investor still upbeat about Canje block prospects despite third non-commercial discovery

Westmount Energy Limited, the UK investment company that is focused on giving international investors exposure to prime blocks in the Guyana-Suriname Basin said it remains upbeat about the highly prospective Canje block despite explorers hitting a third non-commercial discovery...

Prime Guyana oil blocks up for auction in 2022 – VP Jagdeo

By the third quarter of 2022, the Government of Guyana is looking to auction some of its prime oil blocks to international oil companies (IOC). Announcing this news was the country’s Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo when he addressed...

Exxon’s 3rd well at Canje Block fails to deliver commercial crude

ExxonMobil has failed to encounter commercial crude at its third well on the Canje Block offshore Guyana – Sapote-1, drilled by the Stena DrillMax. The well was drilled in 2,549 meters (8,362 feet) of water and safely reached a total...

Tails on existing wells can deliver big volumes at Guyana’s largest oil block

Deeper potential for hydrocarbons in multiple zones offshore Guyana at the giant Stabroek Block will continue to come under the drilling bit this year and into 2022 as the search for more oil intensifies in the South American country....

Exxon targeting 12-well bonanza at Kaieteur Block

ExxonMobil recently submitted an application for environmental authorization to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to proceed with a 12 well exploration campaign on the Kaieteur Block, Offshore Guyana. The company has already applied to the EPA for authorisation to...

Exxon targeting 2022 start-up for major 12-well campaign at Canje Block

ExxonMobil affiliate Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Ltd. (EEPGL) has submitted a Project Summary to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Guyana for its 12-well exploration and appraisal campaign on the 26,806 km2 Canje Block. Pending approval, drilling operations...

Eco ‘excited’ about Sapote-1 campaign, hoping results mirror mega discoveries at Stabroek

In approximately 60 days results from the Sapote-1 drill campaign are expected to begin coming in and Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas Ltd., which holds an indirect interest in the Canje block, says it is excited and hopeful of...

Major drill campaigns happening at multiple blocks in busiest period yet for Guyana offshore

Rigs are on the hunt for commercial crude at three blocks offshore Guyana, all at the same time. Drill campaigns are underway at the Stabroek, Canje and Corentyne blocks in what is now the busiest period the offshore basin...

Exxon gearing up to spud third well at Canje block

ExxonMobil is preparing to conduct exploration drilling activities later this month at the Sapote-1 prospect on the Canje block offshore Guyana. The well site is situated approximately 126 nautical miles (233.4 kilometres) from the coast and covers an area...

ExxonMobil extends selection of second drill target on Kaieteur block by 7 months

Westmount Energy Limited said on Monday it noted the announcement by Ratio Petroleum Energy Limited over the weekend that the date for elective nomination of the second drill target on the Kaieteur block has been extended by seven months,...

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Deepwater to remain a core growth engine as Brazil and Guyana underpin production growth 

Deepwater oil and gas development will remain a major driver of global supply, with Brazil and Guyana expected to...