News Americas, GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Thurs. April 13, 2023: Guyana, a small country in South America, has recently extended the deadline for its oil block auction due to the high level of global interest. The auction has now been extended to July 15, 2023.
This extension is seen as a strategic move to attract more potential bidders to participate in the auction. Guyana has become a major player in the oil and gas industry since the discovery of large oil reserves off its coast in 2015. This has led to a surge in interest from international oil companies looking to tap into the country’s oil wealth.
Guyana’s Ministry of Natural Resources released a statement, saying, “Given the unprecedented level of interest shown by the international community, we have taken the decision to extend the period for the submission of bids to allow for additional time for interested parties to prepare their bids.”
The country has already awarded nine oil blocks to companies such as ExxonMobil, Hess, and CNOOC since 2015. The auction of 13 new blocks is expected to generate billions of dollars in revenue for the country and further strengthen its position as a significant player in the oil and gas industry.
With the global energy market transitioning to renewable energy sources, the country’s oil reserves have become a valuable asset for Guyana’s economic growth. The government is keen to ensure that the auction process is transparent and competitive to attract the best bids for the country’s benefit.
The extension of the oil block auction deadline is a positive move for Guyana, as it allows for more interested parties to participate in the auction. With the high level of global interest and the potential for billions of dollars in revenue, the auction is a significant opportunity for the country’s economic growth and development.
