Venezuela Rejects New ExxonMobil Oil Wells in Essequibo, Ramped-Up US Military Aid
ExxonMobil’s president said the company has no intention of ceasing operations in the Stabroek Block and has Guyana’s and US support.
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ExxonMobil’s president said the company has no intention of ceasing operations in the Stabroek Block and has Guyana’s and US support.
ExxonMobil said it plans to explore for oil and gas in a disputed area off South America’s coast where the Venezuelan military had previously expelled two U.S. oil companies. The move could escalate tensions between Venezuela and neighboring Guyana, which awarded the exploration license. Guyana considers the area part of its Essequibo region, but Venezuela…
The company said the concessions were granted by Guyana and that it is committed to its operations despite the tensions with Venezuela. Previous attempts to explore for oil and gas in that area have failed
Guyana and Venezuela are still arguing over the Essequibo region, which is rich in oil and the latest escalation happened as a US oil company explored the area for oil and gas.
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