Fugro has reported a revenue of €833 million for the first half of 2022, an increase of 17.2% compared to the same period last year, driven by growth in all markets, particularly high client demand for renewables services. Utilization of Fugro’s fleet was 67% in the first half-year, versus 69% in the same period last... Continue Reading →
Equinor Q2 profit beats forecast
Equinor said it will return an additional $3 billion to shareholders after reporting better-than-expected second-quarter profit on the back of soaring gas prices fuelled by the war in Ukraine. The company boosted gas supplies to Europe by 18% in the April-June period compared to a year ago, making Norway the continent's largest supplier of piped... Continue Reading →
Guyana moves ahead with Q3 oil block auction, hopes to attract new explorers
(Reuters) - Guyana's government expects that an upcoming auction for oil and gas blocks will attract new companies to its energy industry, President Irfaan Ali said on Monday, following years of domination by U.S. giant Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) and its partners. As part of his first official trip to Washington, Ali expects to hold talks with U.S.... Continue Reading →
Petrobras on quarterly dividend news in the media
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras, regarding the news published in the media, confirms that it received, on 06/22/2022, a letter from the Special Secretary of the Treasury and Budget of the Ministry of Economy regarding the payment of dividends. The Company clarifies that, in its response, it informed that all the requests in the referred... Continue Reading →
Guyana’s oil & gas revenues booming with $7.5 bln expected in 2030, says Rystad
Rystad Energy, an energy intelligence group, has revealed that Guyana’s burgeoning offshore oil and gas industry is poised to enter the big league with revenues set to break the $1 billion mark in 2022 and see a significant annual acceleration in 2030. This boost in revenue is powered by the Stabroek block, according to Rystad Energy’s research,... Continue Reading →
Galp posts 90% profit leap on soaring oil prices and refining margin
(Reuters) - Portuguese oil and gas company Galp Energia (GALP.LS) reported a 90% jump in adjusted second-quarter profit on Monday, citing soaring oil prices and a sharp increase in its refining margin. Rapid recovery in demand after pandemic lockdowns and a surge in energy prices driven by Russia's invasion of Ukraine have boosted profits for oil companies... Continue Reading →
BW Offshore hands over FPSO ownership and operation helm to Pemex
Mexican national oil and gas company Pemex has taken over the ownership and operation of the FPSO operating on the second largest offshore oil complex in Mexico from Norway’s FPSO operator BW Offshore. BW Offshore revealed on Sunday that Pemex has assumed the ownership and operation of the FPSO Yúum K’ak’náab – known as El Señor del Mar (The Lord of the Sea) – with effect... Continue Reading →
Brazil, Guyana, Mexico Projects To Offset Declines In Other Areas
(Rigzone) In the coming years, upstream capex in Latin America will shift into deeper and deeper water with Brazil, Guyana, and Mexico likely to lead the charge for new spending, Rystad Energy said. While onshore investments stabilized at around $14 billion and shallow water spending continues to decline, deepwater expenditure is projected to grow at... Continue Reading →
CGX Secures Funds for Wei-1 Exploration Well Off Guyana. Spud Date Set for October
(OE) CGX, a Toronto-based oil and gas firm focused on the Guyana-Suriname Basin, has secured funding for its next offshore exploration well in Guyana's Corentyne block by agreeing to farm out a portion of its interest to its partner Frontera. As part of the agreement, CGX will transfer 29.73% of its interest in the Corentyne... Continue Reading →
Schlumberger Lifts Revenue Forecast as Oilfield Services Demand Booms
(Reuters) Schlumberger on Friday raised its annual revenue forecast, buoyed by higher demand for its oilfield services from producers looking to raise output as oil prices surged. Global crude prices hovered above $100 per barrel in the quarter, fueled by tight supplies following sanctions on major producer Russia and energy consumption returning to near pre-pandemic levels. Schlumberger's results... Continue Reading →