The Guyana Technical Training College Inc. (GTTCI) is preparing to expand its focus beyond offshore oil and gas to meet the skills needed for the country’s emerging petrochemical, refinery, and construction industries, according to its Director, Professor Clement Sankat.
“I...
Suriname's National oil company, Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V., (Staatsolie) ramped up investment in workforce development in 2024 as the country prepares for its first major offshore oil development.
The company’s latest sustainability report, published in early October, details a flagship...
ExxonMobil’s latest offshore campaign in Trinidad and Tobago could yield over US$20 billion in new investment opportunities, according to an analysis published by Rystad Energy on November 6.
The firm said the U.S. oil major is targeting one of the...
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) will host its annual Business Development Forum (BDF) on November 13 and 14 at the Pegasus Suites and Corporate Centre, bringing together local, regional, and international stakeholders to strengthen Guyanese enterprises...
Local suppliers in Guyana’s oil and gas industry were given an opportunity to strengthen their participation in the sector through SBM Offshore Guyana’s annual Vendor Day, held this week at the Pegasus Suites.
The event brought together more than 50...
Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas Ltd. has announced the sudden passing of its co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Colin Kinley, according to a press release issued by the company on November 8.
The Board and Company expressed deep sadness at...
Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) President Kathy Smith says Guyana’s oil industry is transforming the way local enterprises operate, pushing small and medium businesses to scale up, form partnerships, and think globally.
“I’m seeing them as the winners,”...
Offshore oilfields that have come online since 2020, and those expected to start up by 2030, will account for over 65% of South America’s conventional oil production, according to an analysis published by Norway-based Rystad Energy on November 6.
The...
QatarEnergy has expanded its exploration footprint in Suriname’s offshore basin to six blocks, following the signing of Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) for Blocks 9 and 10.
The agreements, secured during the POST SHO2 bid round, strengthen the company’s position...
In late October, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) launched its transformative Micro Women Entrepreneur Learning Centre, aiming to support and empower women across Guyana in growing their businesses through training, mentorship, and access to resources.
The centre,...