Reuters: Exxon in talks with Trinidad for deepwater blocks

Reuters: Exxon in talks with Trinidad for deepwater blocks

Reuters has reported that two sources have indicated that ExxonMobil has begun negotiations with the Trinidad and Tobago government to explore for oil and gas in up to seven deepwater blocks off the East Coast of the country.

Chevron expansion in the Southern Caribbean

Chevron expansion in the Southern Caribbean

Last week, Chevron announced that it completed the acquisition of Hess Corporation. A major hiccup for the acquisition was overcome after winning a landmark legal battle against larger rival ExxonMobil.  The arbitration case was centered on Hess's 30 percent interest in the Stabroek Block, offshore Guyana where Exxon holds 45 percent and is the operator of the block while CNOOC holds 25 percent.   

Marubeni and ExxonMobil’s low-carbon ammonia deal marks major step in new energy supply

Marubeni and ExxonMobil’s low-carbon ammonia deal marks major step in new energy supply

Marubeni Corporation (Marubeni) and Exxon Mobil Corporation (Exxon) have signed a long-term offtake agreement for approximately 250,000 tonnes of low-carbon ammonia per year from ExxonMobil’s facility in Baytown, Texas, which is expected to produce virtually carbon-free hydrogen with approximately 98% of CO2 removed and low-carbon ammonia.

Rapid growth of global EV sales

Rapid growth of global EV sales

The pace of electric vehicle (EV) sales is picking up around the world. In fact, in 2024, electric car sales surpassed 17 million worldwide, increasing by more than 25% from 2023. The global stock of EVs is currently around 58 million vehicles and the penetration of EVs into the global market has displaced over 1 million barrels per day of oil consumption in 2024.

SLB completes acquisition of ChampionX

SLB completes acquisition of ChampionX

SLB has announced that it has closed its acquisition of ChampionX Corporation. Under the terms of the agreement, ChampionX shareholders received 0.735 shares of SLB common stock in exchange for each ChampionX share. With the closing of the transaction, former ChampionX shareholders now own approximately 9% of SLB’s outstanding shares of common stock.

Minister Moonilal meets with Atlantic Execs

Minister Moonilal meets with Atlantic Execs

Dr. The Honourable Roodal Moonilal, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries and senior members of the Ministry, met with Atlantic LNG executives, Jean Andre Celestain, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Vincent Pereira, Chairman.

Touchstone projects higher output from Central Block

Touchstone projects higher output from Central Block

Touchstone Exploration through its wholly owned Trinidadian subsidiary, recently completed a 100% acquisition of the share capital of Shell Trinidad Central Block Limited. The acquired entity, now renamed Touchstone Trinidad Central Block Ltd., holds a 65 percent operating interest in the onshore Central Block exploration and production licence. Heritage Petroleum Company Limited holds the remaining 35 percent participating interest. The Central Block asset includes four producing natural gas wells and a gas processing facility.

Completion of Perenco’s acquisition of oil & gas fields from Woodside Energy in Trinidad & Tobago

Completion of Perenco’s acquisition of oil & gas fields from Woodside Energy in Trinidad & Tobago

Perenco has announced the completion of the acquisition of the Greater Angostura producing oil and gas assets and associated production facilities from Woodside Energy in Trinidad & Tobago. The finalization of the deal, combined with Perenco’s existing operation of the Teak, Samaan and Poui (TSP) and Cashima, Amherstia, Flamboyant and Immortelle (“CAFI”) fields, aligns Perenco as a major oil and gas producer in country.

Minister Kesar delivers remarks at Renewable Rivalry National Competition

Minister Kesar delivers remarks at Renewable Rivalry National Competition

The Honourable Ernesto Kesar, Minister in the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries accompanied by Karinsa Tulsie, Permanent Secretary (Ag.) and representatives of the Renewable Energy Division of the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries attended the Prize Giving Ceremony of the Renewable Rivalry National Competition. The event was hosted by the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT).

Energy Ministers meet with EOG Resources

Energy Ministers meet with EOG Resources

Dr. The Honourable Roodal Moonilal, Minister of Energy and Energy Industries; The Honourable Ernesto Kesar, Minister in the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries along with senior representatives from the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries with executives from EOG Resources Limited  

T&T to join Global Biofuels Alliance

T&T to join Global Biofuels Alliance

The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) led by the Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar S.C., M.P, Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago has announced that T&T will join the Global Biofuels Alliance. The announcement was made after a special Joint Assembly of the Senate and the House of Representatives, held on the occasion of the Official Visit to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago by His Excellency Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India.

Predator delayed acquisition of CEG operations in T&T

Predator delayed acquisition of CEG operations in T&T

Predator Oil & Gas Holdings (Predator), a Jersey-based Oil and Gas Company with hydrocarbon operations and production activities focused on Morocco and Trinidad has experienced some short term delays in their acquisition of Challenger Energy Group’s (CEG) operations in T&T.

T&T LNG exports: falling volumes and market shifts

T&T LNG exports: falling volumes and market shifts

LNG is one of Trinidad and Tobago’s top exports. Atlantic, the country’s LNG producer, exports to about 17 countries around the world. These can be broken into five regional markets: North America, South and Central America, Europe, Middle East and Africa and Asia Pacific; T&T supplies LNG into each of these markets. T&T exported 10.3 bcm of LNG around the world in 2024, a slight decline from 2023 when the country exported 10.5 bcm and a significant decline from a 10 year high of 17.1 bcm, in 2015.