UK-based global energy consulting group Wood Mackenzie says Guyana is in a unique position as the world’s newest major oil producer. Other oil- and gas-dependent producers are contemplating the threat posed by the energy transition to their economy. Guyana’s oil, only just being commercialised, promises to transform the nation’s wealth. Guyana’s oil fields are prodigious. [
The following candidates are seeking election for the 2021 Noia Board of Directors: For the position of Vice-Chair: Christian Somerton (acclaimed) For the position of Treasurer: Gerry Mayo, PF Collins International Trade Solutions (acclaimed) For the position of Director (3 vacancies) *: Paul Broders, Wood Caron Hawco, Caron Hawco Group Inc. Kristina Ennis, SEM Ltd. […]
What is in the federal budget for NL. April 21, 2021 https://energynl.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/CBN_East-Coast-Morning-Show_2021-04-21_06-52-35.mp3
Vice-Chair Christian Somerton (Acclaimed) In his role as Executive Vice President – Services, Maintenance and Marine at Pennecon, Christian is responsible for our technical services, hydraulics, maintenance, marine base, and warehousing teams across Atlantic Canada. Christian began his career at Pennecon in 2007, since then he has worked with oil and gas operators, tier 1 […]
Nominations are now open for Noia’s 2021 Board of Directors Click here for a list of nominees Positions Available Vice-Chair Treasurer Director (3 Positions)* * As per Section 4.11 of Noia’s by-laws: (j) At least one director representing a person Located and Engaged in Business in the province in accordance with section 3.9 that employs […]
As I mentioned last month, our conference committee has been established and is working hard on providing an exceptional conference for September 21-22. The committee consists of industry leaders with in-depth knowledge of what is happening in our industry and where it is headed, and they have a vast network of contacts that can connect […]
Series of setbacks displaced thousands of workers, but there’s hope for a turnaround Amanda Young had her dream job as a cook on the Terra Nova FPSO, one of four oil-producing platforms in offshore Newfoundland and Labrador. “We all thought that we were going to retire offshore until last year,” said Young, 38, who’s originally […]
As the promise of government relief funds begin to flow, the perils of the pandemic continue to plague Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore oil and gas industry. Though oil production continues at Hibernia, Hebron and the SeaRose Floating Production Storage and Offloading Vessel (FPSO), the Terra Nova FPSO has not produced oil in over a year. The […]
(St. John’s, NL – March 12, 2021) Twelve years ago today, our province experienced the tragic loss of 17 people when Flight 491 crashed in the waters off Newfoundland and Labrador. Today Noia remembers those individuals, their family and friends, as well as the lone survivor of the crash. “Flight 491 serves as a constant […]
CGX and Frontera have secured contract extension until February 2022 to spud Makarapan-1 exploration well Canadian players CGX Energy and Frontera Energy have secured an additional year to start drilling operations at the shallow-water Demerara block offshore Guyana. Frontera said the joint venture recently completed negotiations with the Guyanese government regarding rescheduling work commitments
