Guyana's economy will boom again this year as it grows by an expected 38% thanks to "unparalleled" oil sector expansion, according to a forecast from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released on Monday. The latest 2023 estimate follows real gross domestic product (GDP) expansion of 62% in the South American country last year, which was... Continue Reading →
TotalEnergies CEO to visit Suriname, sees sizeable deepwater development
(Reuters) - TotalEnergies' (TTEF.PA) Chief Executive Patrick Pouyanne will visit Suriname next week with the possibility of "good news" on developing oil projects in the South American country, he said on Wednesday at a conference. France's TotalEnergies (TTEF.PA) and partner U.S. APA Corp (APA.O) are expected to make a final investment decision by the end of 2024 for block 58, Suriname's... Continue Reading →
More than $100 million in two new contracts for Oceaneering
(OET) Oceaneering International’s Offshore Projects Group (OPG) segment has secured two international contracts that have a combined total value of over $100 million. Oceaneering has been named a consortium partner to support transportation and installation work on the Girassol Life Extension project in Angola, operated by TotalEnergies EP Angola, a subsidiary of France’s energy giant TotalEnergies. The... Continue Reading →
Suriname Oil Boom Back On Track As New Discoveries Excite Investors
Suriname, struggling with political unrest and a debt crisis, pins hopes on its oil sector after TotalEnergies delayed the billion-dollar final investment decision for Block 58. Latest appraisal drilling confirms that Block 58 could contain as much as 6.5 billion barrels of exploitable oil resources, boosting prospects for an oil boom similar to neighboring Guyana.... Continue Reading →
Guyana’s Oil Boom Grabs Bigger Share of European Market
(Reuters) Guyana has gained a larger share of Europe's oil market this year, vessel monitoring data showed, driven by rising output by a consortium led by ExxonMobil and strong demand for light sweet crude grades amid a reshuffling of global oil flows. Western sanctions on Russian oil due to its invasion of Ukraine since last... Continue Reading →
Exxon Proposes Sixth Oil Project in Guyana for $12.9 Billion
(Reuters) Exxon Mobil Corp and partners plan to spend $12.93 billion to develop their sixth offshore oil project in Guyana, according to a filing published on Monday by the South American country. The floating production platform for the so-called Whiptail project would start operations in 2027 and bring the Exxon-led consortium's oil output in Guyana... Continue Reading →
Strohm’s Deep-Water Thermoplastic Composite Pipe Jumper Installed Offshore Guyana
(OE) Strohm’s first deep-water/high pressure thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) Jumper in South America has been installed, commissioned, and is up and running for ExxonMobil Guyana at its Liza field. The Jumper, incorporating advanced carbon fiber and polyamide12 materials, is used for Water Alternating Gas (WAG) injection and was installed in depths over 1,700m for the... Continue Reading →
Frontera says it will evaluate Guyana oil discovery before proceeding
(Reuters) - Frontera Energy (FEC.TO) and its unit CGX Energy (OYL.V) expect to complete an analysis in the next two to three months of the Wei-1 oil well in Guyana before deciding whether to upgrade an exploration license to its development phase, Frontera said on Friday. The Frontera-CGX group could become the next oil consortium to advance an oil... Continue Reading →
Guyana Oil Legislation Will Grant Broad Powers to Energy Minister
(Reuters) Guyana’s parliament on Thursday passed long-awaited oil legislation that grants the natural resources minister extensive power over its multi-billion-dollar oil industry. The new rules will be applied to future projects in the South American country, including from an oil blocks auction scheduled for the fourth quarter. A group led by Exxon Mobil Corp XOM.N... Continue Reading →
Eco snaps up Tullow’s stake and operatorship in block off Guyana
(OET) UK-headquartered oil and gas company Tullow Oil has set the wheels in motion to sell its entire interest in Tullow Guyana (TGBV), which includes the Orinduik licence, to Eco Guyana Oil and Gas (Barbados) Limited, a subsidiary of Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas, in exchange for a combination of upfront cash and contingent consideration.... Continue Reading →