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Exxon still to determine exact location of 35-well campaign in Stabroek Block

The precise location of new drilling prospects in ExxonMobil’s 35-well Stabroek Block campaign is yet to be determined. The all-clear was given on July 4.  In its updated Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA), Exxon said that the majority of the wells...

35-well campaign a go in Exxon-operated Stabroek Block

Guyana’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted approval for a 35-well exploration and appraisal campaign at the ExxonMobil-operated Stabroek Block.  Approval was granted after the Environmental Assessment Board reviewed and declared the Environmental Impact Statement and Environmental Impact Assessment submitted...

Former oil minister’s book on Stabroek Block PSA will have no effect on gov’t policy position – Jagdeo 

While Guyana’s former Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman is now expressing support for a renegotiation of the Stabroek Block Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) which governs one of the world’s largest oil fields, the contract will remain intact. This...

Wei-1 discovery could be first major commercial find outside Stabroek Block; evaluation results expected in 2-3 months – Ministry

Guyana's Ministry of Natural Resources said in a statement on Wednesday that further evaluation will determine the potential commercial viability of the Wei-1 discovery in the Corentyne Block. While CGX Energy Incorporated and Frontera Energy Corporation have made significant...

Full gas potential of Stabroek Block will be tested over next four years

ExxonMobil Guyana is expected to test the gas potential of the Stabroek Block with the aim of having such resources potentially underpin an independent project.  During a recent energy conference, Chief Executive Officer of Hess Corporation, John Hess said the...

Jagdeo confirms Exxon’s Stabroek Block exploration agreement extended by one year

Guyana's Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has confirmed that the exploration agreement for the Stabroek Block, initially set to expire in 2026, has been extended by one year. Jagdeo confirmed that the extension aims to account for the challenges...

Saipem Guyana seeks local companies for ground transportation services as operations escalate in Stabroek Block

Guyanese companies in strict compliance with the country’s local content law are invited to submit expressions of interest (EOIs) for ground transportation services for Saipem Guyana, one of ExxonMobil’s leading Stabroek Block contractors.  Saipem in a public EOI request stated...

Stabroek Block boosting Guyana’s capacity to borrow, repay loans

While Guyanese authorities recently signed onto two hefty loan agreements with Qatar and Saudi Arabia totalling US$500 million, Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has assured that authorities still have a firm grip on its debt management reins. The official said...

ExxonMobil’s Tilapia-1 discovery emerges as Stabroek Block’s largest find

Since 2015, ExxonMobil has made over 35 discoveries at the prolific Stabroek Block offshore Guyana with the Tilapia-1 find encountering the largest high-quality oil-bearing sandstone reservoir – bigger than the world-class Liza-1 - which put the South American country...

Three international insurance companies backing policy for Stabroek Block

ExxonMobil affiliate, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL), has renewed its US$600 million per occurrence insurance policy for the Stabroek Block for the period 2023 - 2024. This was confirmed recently by Counsel for EEPGL, Edward Luckhoo SC. Luckhoo...

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