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Legal team amending Petroleum Commission bill

(OilNow) The Legal Department of Guyana’s Ministry of Natural Resources is currently examining the Petroleum Commission bill to include several changes that were suggested by the new government.

Drilling begins in Bulletwood-1 well

-first well to be drilled in Canje block

The Government of Guyana has welcomed the announcement by Westmount Energy that US oil major ExxonMobil has begun d

Gov’t worked with Exxon for maximum production – Minister Bharrat

─ welcomes 120,000 barrels per day achievement

The Government of Guyana says it welcomes the announcement by US oil and gas company ExxonMobil that it has r

Gas to energy project to bridge oil and gas, traditional sectors – Minister Bharrat

(DPI) Government’s gas to energy project is set to see development of new sectors and boost local traditional industries.  

Final Local Content Report submitted to Natural Resources Minister

Understanding the critical nature of the review of policy initiatives on local content in the petroleum sector, the Local Content Panel has submitted the final report for the development of Guya

National Oil Spill Emergency Plan on stream

(DPI) Guyana has taken a robust approach to protect its people and valuable resources from all threats of oil pollution, through the establishment of a National Oil Spill Contingency Plan.

2,000 acres of land needed to facilitate gas-to-energy project

– Three locations being considered, project to come on stream next year

By Navendra Seoraj

ExxonMobil to proceed with Payara development offshore Guyana

IRVING, Texas – ExxonMobil has made its final investment decision to proceed with the Payara field offshore development in Guyana after receiving government approvals.

Petroleum task force to explore gas to shore

Minister of Natural Resources, Hon.