"Guyana" News

Exxon's Curveball Move in Guyana Alters Chevron-Hess Deal Prospects

Feb 28, 2024

ExxonMobil's surprise challenge to Chevron's acquisition of Hess through a dispute over a stake in a major Guyana oil field could prove fruitful for the U.S. oil giant, even if it does not end up enlarging its holdings in the South American country…

CNOOC Files Arbitration Over Hess Stake in Guyana Oil Block

Mar 22, 2024

Chinese offshore oil and gas major said it had filed an arbitration claim to establish a right over Hess' stake in the giant Guyana oilfield Stabroek in the event of the U.S. firm's sale to Chevron.CNOOC filed the arbitration application on March 15…

Chevron, Exxon in Dispute Over Hess Stake in Guyana Oil Block

Feb 26, 2024

Exxon Mobil Corp said on Monday it may preempt Chevron Corp's acquisition of a 30% stake in a giant Guyana oil block, the centerpiece of its deal for Hess Corp.The companies are in talks on Exxon's claim it has a right to first refusal of any sale of the Stabroek block…

CEO Says Exxon Mobil Not Trying to Buy Hess

Mar 18, 2024

Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods on Monday said his company is trying to establish it has rights over Hess Corp's Guyana assets in its dispute with Chevron, not buy the company itself.In his first public remarks on the company's pursuit of an arbitration…

Chevron's CEO Faces Challenges of a Lifetime with Hess Bid

Mar 08, 2024

Chevron CEO Michael Wirth is facing a head-to-head match with Exxon Mobil with his $53 billion bid for Hess and its stake in oil hotspot Guyana, and could wind up trapped in a dispute between two of South America’s biggest energy rivals.On Wednesday…

Esgian Week 12 Report: New Finds in Guyana, China and Norway

Mar 24, 2024

Esgian reports fresh finds confirmed in Guyana, China and Norway in its Week 12 Rig Analytics Market Roundup.Report Outline:ContractsDolphin Drilling has announced the award of a $154 million drilling contract from India's exploration and production company…

Brazil, Guyana, Suriname Eye More Cooperation in Oil and Gas

Feb 29, 2024

Brazil, Guyana and Suriname have agreed to deepen discussions on cooperation in the oil and gas sector, according to a joint statement released by the countries on Thursday after a meeting between their presidents.Guyana President Irfaan Ali…

DeepOcean Gets ExxonMobil’s Guyana Task

Feb 14, 2024

Ocean services provider DeepOcean has been awarded a contract by ExxonMobil Guyana for the provision of subsea construction and inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR) services offshore Guyana in South America.Under the contract, DeepOcean will plan and execute a wide range of subsea activities…

Exxon Considering Guyana Offshore Gas Production After 2029

Feb 21, 2024

An ExxonMobil-led consortium is considering its first offshore natural gas production in Guyana, close to the country's maritime border with Suriname, an executive at the U.S. oil and gas group said on Wednesday.Exxon, Hess Corp, and CNOO are…

Exxon Signals Potential Counter Offer for Hess's Guyana Assets

Mar 06, 2024

Exxon Mobil Corp on Wednesday said it filed a contract arbitration claim disputing Hess Corp's proposed sale of its Guyana oil properties, and suggested it may counter Chevron Corp's pending deal for the assets.The arbitration case seeks to…

Petrobras Exec Says Gas Export Possible from Colombia Project

Mar 20, 2024

A promising area off Colombia's coast where Brazil state-run Petrobras is drilling this year could justify a large project to supply natural gas to the Andean country and for exports, Petrobras' head of exploration and production said on Wednesday…

Hess Says Reviewing Timeline for Closing of Chevron Deal

Mar 07, 2024

U.S. oil producer Hess said on Thursday it was reviewing the timeline for closing its merger with Chevron, after oil major Exxon Mobil signaled a potential counter offer for Hess's Guyana assets.Exxon on Wednesday filed a contract arbitration…

Hess Remains Fully Committed to Buyout Deal with Chevron

Feb 27, 2024

Hess said on Tuesday that a pre-emption provision does not apply to its proposed $53-billion buyout by Chevron and it remains 'fully committed' to the deal.On Monday, Exxon Mobil said it may pre-empt Chevron's acquisition of a 30% stake in a giant Guyana oil block…

Aize to Provide Digital Twins for Liza Unity and Liza Destiny FPSOs

Feb 08, 2024

Aker software company Aize has signed an agreement with ExxonMobil Guyana and SBM Offshore to deploy Aize digital twin software on the floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) units Liza Unity and Liza Destiny offshore Guyana.Aker-owned…

Exxon Raises Guyana's Oil Production

Feb 06, 2024

A consortium led by Exxon Mobil Corp which controls all oil production in Guyana is pumping about 645,000 barrels per day (bpd) in the South American country, up from about 400,000 bpd in late 2023, the U.S. producer said at a press conference on Tuesday…

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