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Press Statement on 19th Offshore Oil Discovery within the Stabroek Block

On behalf of the Government of Guyana and as Minister of Natural Resources with responsibility for the Petroleum Sector, it gives me great pleasure to announce Guyana’s 19th Offshore Oil Discove

Exploration drilling continues at Koebi-1

(OilNow) The Stena Carron rig is resuming drilling operations at the Koebi-1 prospect in the prolific Stabroek Block offshore Guyana after an initial operation at the well site in March.

Graduate Engineers eager to begin overseas training on massive Prosperity oil production vessel

(OilNow) Dutch floater specialist SBM Offshore is forging ahead with expanding its local workforce in Guyana where it is currently operating one oil production vessel with two more under constru

India in talks with Guyana for long-term crude supply

(Reuters) India, the world's third-largest crude consumer and importer, has approached Guyana's government about a possible long-term deal to buy the South American country's oil, a Guyanese of

Local Content must be measured by value of contracts– Dr. Jagdeo

(DPI) Vice President, Hon. Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo says local content must be measured by the value of the contracts given to Guyanese firms by oil companies, rather than the amount.

STATEMENT ON THE FLASH GAS COMPRESSOR ONBOARD THE LIZA DESTINY FPSO

On April 11, 2021, the Government of Guyana (GoG) was notified of an unexpected issue arising with the discharge silencer of the Flash Gas Compressor (FGC).

Gov’t to establish institute to train youths for petroleum sector –Minister Bharrat

Minister of Natural Resources, Hon.

Offshore occupational health and safety inspections possibly by year-end

(Demerarawaves) Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton said the inspection of offshore oil production and exploration facilities could start by year end after Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) i

Sixth drillship arrives in Guyana’s waters

–awaiting additional resources to commence drilling

(Guyana Chronicle) GUYANA’S waters is now home to six drill ships, with the recent arrival of Noble Corporation’s