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SLB to reduce spend in Guyana this year – CEO 

SLB CEO Olivier Le Peuch reported a reduction in upstream spending in Guyana during his overview of the company’s 2024 performance and 2025 outlook. While acknowledging strong performances in various regions, he pointed out contrasting trends across international markets. “In...

US Energy Agency forecasts falling oil prices and slower production by 2026

The U.S. Energy Information Agency (EIA) has released its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), which now includes forecasts for 2026. The report assumes U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) will grow by 2% in both 2025 and 2026. Global oil prices...

John Hess says political risk in Guyana “low” as elections approach

John Hess, Chief Executive Officer of Hess Corp., is confident in Guyana’s stability ahead of the South American nation’s general and regional elections this year.  Hess holds 30% of the shares in Guyana’s Stabroek Block. CNOOC is a partner, and...

Oil revenue to fund 37% of Guyana’s US$6.6 billion 2025 budget

US$2.46 billion in revenue earned from Guyana’s fast-growing oil sector will fund 37% of Guyana’s 2025 national budget. The plan to fuel the country’s development in 2025 was announced on Friday, by the Senior Minister in the Office of...

Guyana gov’t can withdraw up to 96% of last year’s oil earnings in 2025 budget

The Guyana government can withdraw 96% of its 2024 earnings from the oil sector, based on the withdrawal rule in the Natural Resource Fund Act.  The rule allows the government to withdraw US$2.46 billion of the US$2.57 billion deposited into...

Stena DrillMAX wraps up Exxon assignment in Guyana

ExxonMobil’s contracted fleet of drillships in Guyana now stands at five with the recent departure of the Stena DrillMAX which has completed its assignment. The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) said the vessel left Guyana’s Exclusive Economic Zone in January.  The...

Guyana earned US$2.57 billion from oil in 2024

Guyana received US$2.57 billion (GY$536 billion) in oil revenue in 2024, based on monthly and quarterly reports of the Natural Resource Fund (NRF). The amount is 59% more than the approximately US$1.62 billion (GY$337 billion) that the NRF received...

Consultant report key to gov’t decision on Liza Unity’s optimization plans  

The Guyanese government is awaiting a report from independent consultant IKM Acona AS before deciding on ExxonMobil’s plans to optimize the Liza Unity floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessel.  IKM Acona provides comprehensive consultancy and project management services to...

Guyana exported 225 crude lifts in 2024 – Minister 

Guyana exported 225 crude lifts in 2024, as announced by Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat during a press conference on Tuesday.   Bharrat revealed that Guyana’s share was 28 lifts: seven from the Liza Destiny floating production, storage and offloading...

Over 1000 young people to benefit from GGI-funded projects – Agri Minister

As part of its commitment to fostering capacity development across Guyana, the Greater Guyana Initiative (GGI) has partnered with the Ministry of Agriculture to develop sustainable and climate-resilient farming models. These models aim to accelerate food production while fortifying...

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ExxonMobil to submit Longtail development plan to Guyanese ministry by end of week 

ExxonMobil Guyana said Thursday that it will submit a field development plan (FDP) for its proposed Longtail project to...