TotalEnergies signs exploration license as operator of block offshore Guyana

Following signing of a production sharing contract for Block S4 with Guyana’s Ministry of National Resoruces, TotalEnergies will hold 40% operated interest in the shallow-water block.

Nov. 11, 2025

National flag of Guyana waving in the wind — TotalEnergies has become operator of a new oil and gas exploration license offshore Guyana.

TotalEnergies has become operator of a new oil and gas exploration license offshore Guyana.

Following signing of a production sharing contract for Block S4 with Guyana’s Ministry of National Resoruces, TotalEnergies will hold 40% operated interest in the shallow-water block, alongside partners QatarEnergy (35%) and Petronas (25%).

The signing follows the block’s 2023 award in the Guyana 2022 Licensing Round.

Block S4 covers 1,788 sq km and lies about 50-100 km from shore. The initial work program consists of a 2,000 sq km 3D seismic acquisition.