Exxon Applies to Drill 31 More Wells in Guyana

• ESSO Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL), a subsidiary of ExxonMobil, has applied to the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) for the authorization to explore 31 wells in three oil blocks offshore Guyana.
• A notice published by the EPA, on Tuesday, indicated that the projects include a 25 well exploration program in the Stabroek block, a 3 well exploration program in the Kaieteur block and a 3 well exploration program in the Canje Block.
• Earlier in November, Exxon Mobil had noted that its value position in Guyana had increased and it was considering its undrilled potential.

(Guyana Chronicle)