Kingston, Jamaica — 6 February 2026
A renewed assessment of offshore data by United Oil & Gas has added fresh weight to the long-running question of whether Jamaica sits above an active offshore petroleum system, following what the company describes as a convergence of satellite imagery, seismic interpretation, and geochemical evidence beneath the seabed.
The company says multiple independent datasets now align, including the identification of thermogenic hydrocarbon signatures offshore—an indicator associated with hydrocarbons generated deep underground rather than from shallow biological activity. While no commercial discovery has been confirmed, the findings reinforce the view that Jamaica’s offshore geology may be more active than previously demonstrated.
What has changed — and what has not
Offshore exploration around Jamaica is not new. What is different at this stage is the emphasis on alignment rather than isolated indicators. According to United Oil & Gas, satellite data suggestin…
