Ali, the Guyanan president, seeks a second term amid a oil boom
Guyanese will vote in general elections on Monday. They'll decide if President Irfaan Ali's People's Progressive Party, which controls the country's government, can keep its parliamentary majority.
Petrobras passes key test for Amazon exploration license
The Brazilian state-owned oil company Petrobras concluded an emergency drill on Wednesday in the Foz do Amazonas Basin, according to the company and Brazil’s environmental agency.
CNOOC's first-half profits fall 13% due to lower oil prices
CNOOC, the Chinese offshore oil-and-gas major, reported a 13% drop in its interim net income as lower oil prices countered the impact of record oil and natural gas production.
Suriname's Staatsolie will launch an offer for offshore oil fields in November
Suriname's state-owned oil company Staatsolie announced on Tuesday that it will offer an "open door" in November for the exploration and evaluation of offshore areas.
Petrobras begins emergency drill in Foz do Amazonas basin
Two sources familiar with the situation said on Monday that the Brazilian state-owned oil company Petrobras started an emergency drill on Sunday in the Foz do Amazonas area.
Petrobras Simulation for Foz do Amazonas Drilling License scheduled for late August
Ibama, the Brazilian environmental agency and Petrobras, the state-run oil firm in Brazil's Foz do Amazonas Region have planned a disaster simulation for the week beginning August 24.
Exxon begins production on its fourth floating oil tanker in Guyana
Exxon Mobil said that a consortium led by it began production on a fourth floating vessel, which is a production, storage, and offloading vessel, at the Stabroek Block, in Guyana, on Friday.
Government sources confirm that Trinidad and ExxonMobil have agreed to terms on deepwater blocks.
Two senior government officials confirmed that Trinidad and Tobago has awarded ExxonMobil, the U.S. oil giant, acreage to explore for oil and natural gas in an ultra-deep area.
Chevron surpasses Wall Street profit expectations with record output
Chevron surpassed analyst expectations for the second quarter profit on Friday, as record oil production and lower capital spending helped to offset lower crude prices. The No. The No.
Exxon exceeds profit expectations with higher production despite low oil prices
Exxon Mobil - the United States’ largest oil producer - beat Wall Street expectations for the second quarter profit on Friday, as increased oil and gas production and…
Guyana's crude oil production fell to 664,000 barrels per day in June.
The government reported that the average crude oil production in Guyana, a country rich in oil, fell to 664,000 barrels a day (bpd), down from 667,000 the month before.
Chevron wins arbitration against Exxon over Hess deal, according to analysts.
Chevron completed its $55 billion purchase of Hess last Friday, after winning a landmark court battle against Exxon Mobil. This was to gain access the largest oil discovery…
Chevron will proceed with Hess acquisition after winning Exxon Guyana's legal battle
Chevron is moving forward with its acquisition of Hess for $53 billion after winning a landmark court battle against Exxon Mobil, allowing it to access the biggest oil discovery in decades.
CNBC reports that Chevron won the mediation against Exxon over its Guyana oil assets.
CNBC reported Friday that Hess had won a landmark court battle with Exxon Mobil, its larger rival, to gain access the largest oil find in decades. This is a vindication of CEO Mike Wirth’s strategy…
FTC reverses its order banning John Hess Chevron board member
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission reversed on Thursday an earlier order that barred Hess Corp. CEO John Hess as a condition to the oil giant acquiring his company for $53 billion.
Chevron prepares for a quick closure of the Hess deal while awaiting the outcome of Exxon's dispute
According to two industry analysts and sources, Chevron has begun preparing for the acquisition of Hess. This includes a severance package for certain Hess employees.
Sources say that arbitrators have made a decision in the Exxon-Hess dispute regarding Chevron's deal.
According to two sources with knowledge of the dispute, arbitrators have made a decision regarding a major oilfield in Guyana. Chevron's acquisition of Hess for $53…
Exxon returns Stabroek land to Guyana: Government
The Ministry of Natural Resources announced on Wednesday that an Exxon Mobil led oil consortium had returned 2,534 sq km of the Stabroek Block to the Guyana government.
Guyana Searches For Company to Build NGL Facility
Guyana is looking for a company willing to build a natural gas liquids (NGL) facility as part of efforts to monetize its offshore gas reserves, according to a notice…
Guyana invites companies to apply for NGL facilities
According to an announcement published on Sunday by the South American Government, Guyana is seeking a company that will build a facility to produce natural gas liquids…
