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ExxonMobil Secures Deepwater Exploration Rights in Trinidad and Tobago

4 reports, 4 independent Updated Jun 26
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What happened

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ExxonMobil has secured exploration rights from Trinidad and Tobago for seven ultra-deep blocks off the east coast, including the area designated Ultra Deep 1 (UD1). The company plans to conduct a geophysical survey and subsequent drilling operations. ExxonMobil intends to use its deepwater achievements in Guyana as a model for developing Trinidad and Tobago’s offshore resources.

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Why it matters

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The agreement involves a significant investment, with ExxonMobil potentially investing up to $21.7 billion if substantial reserves are found. The project is designed to unlock Trinidad and Tobago’s offshore potential, with the government set to benefit from royalty payments and profit sharing.

From Zacks, Offshore Technology

Who's involved

  • ExxonMobilSeeking to unlock offshore potential by expanding deepwater exploration
  • Trinidad and TobagoGranting exploration rights and potential revenue from deepwater blocks
  • GuyanaServing as a successful operational blueprint for the new project

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Trinidad and TobagoSpeculative

    Trinidad and Tobago might see increased government revenue through royalty payments and profit sharing from the project.

  • ExxonMobilSpeculative

    ExxonMobil could increase its investment in deepwater energy projects by leveraging its experience in Guyana.

  • GuyanaSpeculative

    Guyana might see increased regional cooperation in energy markets with Trinidad and Tobago.

How it developed

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  1. ExxonMobil and Occidental Petroleum are conducting exploration in the TTUD-1 block in Trinidad and Tobago.Sub-event
  2. ExxonMobil is expanding oil production in Guyana while Shell develops fields in Trinidad and Tobago.Sub-event
  3. Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago are pursuing a joint effort to reopen and restart a refinery facility.Sub-event
  4. ExxonMobil is exploring deepwater energy in Trinidad and Tobago, with Minister Roodal Moonilal and Paul Riley involved.Sub-event
  5. ExxonMobil acquired Pioneer and began utilizing assets in Guyana for oil production.Sub-event
  6. ExxonMobil plans to expand deepwater exploration from Guyana into Trinidad.1 source
  7. ExxonMobil gains exploration rights in Trinidad, leveraging its success in Guyana.1 source
  8. Exxon is negotiating deepwater blocks with Trinidad, aiming to rejuvenate investment in the region.1 source

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Coverage

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  • kaieteurnewsonline.com
  • ZacksExxonMobil Eyes $21.7B in Trinidad Deepwater Exploration Push Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) has inked an agreement to explore a vast deepwater acreage offshore Trinidad and Tobago, marking a signific
  • Offshore TechnologyExxonMobil to explore seven ultra-deep blocks off Trinidad’s east coast Trinidad and Tobago's Government has reportedly agreed to grant US oil giant ExxonMobil exploration rights to an ultra-deep are
  • ReutersExclusive-Exxon in talks with Trinidad for seven deepwater blocks, sources say By Curtis Williams HOUSTON (Reuters) -Exxon Mobil has begun negotiations with the Trinidad and Tobago government to expl