The content originally appeared on: News Americas Now News Americas, GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Thurs. Feb. 8, 2024: ExxonMobil, the US oil and energy giant, announces intentions to explore for oil offshore the Essequibo region, where Venezuelan gunboats previously chased seismic research vessels in oil concessions granted by Guyana six years ago. Alistair Routledge, President of ExxonMobil Guyana, reveals plans to drill two exploration wells west of Liza and Payara. Despite tensions, Routledge assures that the exploration activities will proceed as planned. […]
