Exxon Ups Mammoth Offshore Guyana Production by Another 100,000 bbl/d

Exxon Mobil, which took a final investment decision on its Whiptail development on April 12, now estimates its six offshore Guyana projects will average gross production of 1.3 MMbbl/d by 2027.

April 14, 2024

Exxon Mobil Green-lights $12.7B Whiptail Project Offshore Guyana

Exxon Mobil’s sixth development in the Stabroek Block will add 250,000 bbl/d capacity when it starts production in 2027.

April 12, 2024

Pitts: Heavyweight Battle Brewing Between US Supermajors in South America

Exxon Mobil took the first swing in defense of its right of first refusal for Hess' interest in Guyana's Stabroek Block, but Chevron isn't backing down.

April 9, 2024

Hess Pushes Shareholders to Vote in Favor of $53B Chevron Merger

Hess Corp.’s  board is unanimously recommending its shareholders vote in favor of the proposed $53 billion all-stock merger with Chevron Corp., according to Chevron’s March 28 Securities and Exchange Commission filing.

April 1, 2024

Chevron CEO Talks Guyana M&A, Exxon Dispute

Chevron Corp. CEO Mike Wirth said during CERAWeek by S&P Global that California’s company’s plan to acquire Hess Corporation, and specifically its 30% interest in the Guyana offshore Stabroek Block, was an important deal as well as good one.

March 19, 2024

CERAWeek: Exxon Mobil CEO Says Not Trying to Acquire Hess

CEO Darren Woods said Exxon Mobil is trying to secure preemption rights over Hess Corp.'s Guyana assets in its dispute with Chevron, not buy the company itself.

March 18, 2024

Exxon Signals Potential Counter Offer for Hess’ Guyana Assets

Exxon Mobil has filed a contract arbitration claim related to Chevron’s proposed purchase of Hess Corp.’s interests in the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana.

March 7, 2024

Exxon Versus Chevron: The Fight for Hess’ 30% Guyana Interest

Chevron's plan to buy Hess Corp. and assume a 30% foothold in Guyana has been complicated by Exxon Mobil and CNOOC's claims that they have the right of first refusal for the interest.

March 4, 2024

Rystad: More Deepwater Wells to be Drilled in 2024

Upstream majors dive into deeper and frontier waters while exploration budgets for 2024 remain flat.

February 29, 2024

Hess: Pre-emption Provision Doesn't Apply to Buyout Deal With Chevron

Hess Corp. said on Feb. 27 that a pre-emption provision does not apply to its proposed $53-billion buyout by Chevron Corp. and it remains "fully committed" to the deal.

February 27, 2024