(World Oil) Operators are strategically navigating the changing dynamics of the energy market with continued investment in the floating offshore sector. The offshore energy market is in flux. Economic effects from the Covid-19 pandemic, changing global attitudes toward energy, and the growing importance of ESG matters have disrupted the ways that companies do business. Although... Continue Reading →
CGX, Frontera Spud Kawa-1 Well Offshore Guyana
Canadian-based firm Frontera Energy and CGX Energy have started drilling at the Kawa-1 exploration well, offshore Guyana, using Maersk Drilling's Maersk Discoverer semi-submersible drilling rig. Also, the firms have exercised the option to drill a second well with the rig. The Kawa-1 well spudded on Sunday, August 22, and it is expected to reach total... Continue Reading →
ExxonMobil postpones selection of second well target on Guyana block
Oil major ExxonMobil has decided to postpone selecting the prospect target for the second well on the Kaieteur Block offshore Guyana by seven months. Westmount Energy on Monday noted the announcement on Sunday by one of the partners, Ratio Petroleum, that the date for elective nomination, by the operator, of the prospect target for the second... Continue Reading →
Ocean Edge Services backs subsea ops off Guyana
Ocean Edge Services has entered into an agreement with Atlantic Marine Supplies to support the needs of existing and new subsea operations in Guyana. The agreement comes as part of the need for servicing offshore oil production needs in Guyana, Ocean Edge Services said. According to the company, the vast potential of the Stabroek Block... Continue Reading →
Emerging oil nations reject climate curbs on exploration, pursue rapid development
(Reuters) - The world's newest oil-producing nations grabbed the spotlight at this week's Offshore Technology Conference with ambitious plans to tap oil and gas discoveries in a race against a global energy transition to lower-carbon fuels. At the conference highlighting renewable and cleaner-burning fuels and investors moving bets away from fossil fuels, Brazil, Ghana, Guyana,... Continue Reading →
Spurred by Offshore Oil Discoveries, Guyana’s Economy to Grow 500% by 2030
Guyana's economy is expected to expand by 500% by 2030 as companies continue to plumb its offshore oil and gas reserves, a government official said on Wednesday. The small South American country has become one of the world's oil exploration hotspots after a group led by Exxon Mobil Corp discovered more than 9 billion barrels... Continue Reading →
Guyana, Suriname eye further drilling from oil majors after discoveries
(Reuters) - Guyana and Suriname expect continued exploratory drilling over the next two years by oil majors in their joint offshore basin after a string of recent discoveries, government officials and corporate executives said at a conference on Wednesday. The neighboring South American countries, along with Brazil, attracted the most attendees to sessions at the... Continue Reading →
Guyana to Increase Oil Royalties and Revamp Contract Terms for Future Oil Projects
Guyana aims to increase its oil royalties and revamp other contract terms as part of a new profit-sharing agreement (PSA) for future crude and gas projects now in its draft stage, the South American nation's vice president said on Tuesday. The tiny country has become one of the most desired oil exploration hot spots after... Continue Reading →
VIDEO: Prosperity FPSO Hull Arrives in Singapore
(OE) The hull of the FPSO Prosperity, which will be Guyana's third offshore oil production unit once delivered, has arrived at the Keppel yard in Singapore, where it will be fitted with topside modules. SBM Offshore, which will deliver the FPSO to end client ExxonMobil, said that despite the various challenges posed by the ongoing global pandemic,... Continue Reading →
ExxonMobil Hires Oceaneering for Offshore Surveys in Guyana
ExxonMobil has hired offshore services firm Oceaneering for the provision of two surveys offshore Guyana, where Exxon has over the past few years discovered around nine billion barrels of oil. Oceaneering will carry out a towed and autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) geophysical survey and a shallow geotechnical survey off the coast of Guyana. Oceaneering will... Continue Reading →