Guyana

Exxon Surprises with Smaller FPSO for Guyana’s Hammerhead Project

Exxon Mobil Corp. announced plans for its seventh development offshore Guyana, Hammerhead, which will add 120,000 bbl/d to 180,000 bbl/d of production capacity starting in 2029.

July 19, 2024

Offshore Guyana: ‘The Place to Spend Money’

Exxon Mobil, Hess and CNOOC are prepared to pump as much as $105 billion into the vast potential of the Stabroek Block.

July 9, 2024

Sea Power: Noble’s Deal Fires Major Volley in Offshore, Services M&A

Noble Corp.’s $1.6 billion acquisition of Diamond Offshore Drilling may seem like small potatoes compared to the upstream sectors’ massive megadeals, but service sector consolidation could snowball, analysts said.

June 14, 2024

Proxy Vote Preview: Chevron, Hess and Guyana Uncertainty

Chevron Corp. stockholders will vote on May 28 and Hess’ stakeholders on May 29 on a $53 million combination that largely centers on Hess’ stake offshore Guyana.

May 27, 2024

Exxon Mobil Keeps Its Options Open in Guyana and Globally

Exxon Mobil Guyana Ltd.’s President Alistair Routledge said the company is seeking resources offshore Guyana that compete financially within its portfolio.

May 23, 2024

Chevron-Hess Deal: To Vote or Not to Vote, That is the Question

A Hess Corp. proxy vote related to the company’s proposed $53 billion all-stock merger with Chevron Corp. has divided shareholders ahead of a May 28 deadline.

May 21, 2024

Seatrium Awarded Contract for FPSO Bound for Guyana’s Stabroek

The topsides fabrication and integration contract will be for the FPSO Jaguar, bound for the Whiptail Field in the Stabroek block offshore Guyana for Exxon Mobil.

May 17, 2024

Valaris’ 1Q Sets Positive Tone for Offshore

Coming out of first-quarter 2024, drilling contractor Valaris expects a sustained upcycle for the offshore drilling industry supported by demand growth, OPEC+ production cuts and supportive commodity prices.

May 6, 2024

Exxon Shale Exec Details Plans for Pioneer’s Acreage, 4-mile Laterals

Exxon Mobil plans to drill longer, more capital efficient wells in the Midland Basin after a major boost from the $60 billion Pioneer Natural Resources acquisition. Data shows that Exxon is a leading operator drilling 4-mile laterals in the Permian’s Delaware Basin.

May 3, 2024

Chevron CEO: Permian, D-J Basin Production Fuels US Output Growth

Chevron continues to prioritize Permian Basin investment for new production and is seeing D-J Basin growth after closing its $6.3 billion acquisition of PDC Energy last year, CEO Mike Wirth said.

April 29, 2024