PetroChina snaps up acreage in global exploration hot spot
EnergyExploration

June 10th, 2024

PetroChina snaps up acreage in global exploration hot spot

Suriname's state-owned oil company Staatsolie has awarded PetroChina, a subsidiary of China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), production-sharing contracts for offshore blocks 14 and 15 after evaluating competing bids for the acreage.

Noble Corp contract for drill ships in Guyana extended to 2028
EnergyGuyana

June 10th, 2024

Noble Corp contract for drill ships in Guyana extended to 2028

Deepwater drill company Noble Corporation has had its contract with ExxonMobil Guyana extended, which means that the four drillships that have been integrally involved in some of Exxon's world-famous oil finds in the Stabroek block, now have until 2028 to operate in Guyana.