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Minister says youth must see ‘future in a different light’ after ExxonMobil’s US$100M commitment to STEM in Guyana 

Charles Ramson Jr., Guyana’s Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, has praised ExxonMobil’s recently announced US$100 million investment in science and technology education, calling it a catalyst for the future of Guyanese youth. He was at the time delivering remarks...

Suriname’s Local Content board moves to accelerate stakeholder coordination toward 2028 first oil

PARAMARIBO, SURINAME – With 2028 first oil in focus, Suriname’s Local Content Board (LCB) has set its sights on strengthening coordination and tackling regulatory bottlenecks affecting project execution. Earlier this week, the board met with industry and government stakeholders, including...

SBM Offshore sees at least 16 FPSO prospects over next three years

Dutch floater specialist, SBM Offshore, expects sustained demand for large and complex floating production vessels, identifying at least 16 floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel prospects over the next three years. The outlook was shared during the company’s 2025...

Four hinterland schools compete in SBM’s 4th Guyana-Monaco Mousetrap Car Grand Prix competition

Sixteen Secondary Schools, including four from Guyana’s hinterland regions, gathered with a buzz of excitement today, February 26, at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall for the fourth annual Guyana-Monaco Mousetrap Car Grand Prix hosted by SBM Offshore Guyana. The competition,...

SBM Offshore directional revenue hits US$5.1B in 2025 as fleet expands to 16 FPSOs

SBM Offshore reported Directional revenue of US$5.1 billion for the full year 2025, with Directional earnings before taxes, interest, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of US$1.7 billion. This comes as the company expanded its fleet and advanced major projects in...

Guyana government sets April deadline for Amaila hydro project proposals 

The Guyana government has set April 9, 2026, as the deadline for submissions under its revised Request for Proposals (RFP) for the long-anticipated Amaila Falls hydropower project, marking a fresh push to advance what would become the country’s largest...

Saipem awarded additional offshore contract by Aramco for Safaniya Trunkline

Saipem, on February 23, announced it has been awarded an additional offshore Contract Release Purchase Order under its existing Long-Term Agreement with Aramco in Saudi Arabia. The award covers engineering, procurement, construction and installation works in the Safaniya oil field,...

Letter-to-the-Editor: Will Guyana’s oil wealth really cut poverty?

Dear Editor, Observing the development and growth of the oil and gas sector, I note that statements from ExxonMobil and other industry players have consistently emphasized that oil discoveries are intended to contribute to poverty reduction and broader economic mitigation....

Cybele Energy rejects ‘rent-a-citizen’ practice, vows Guyanese must benefit first

Executive Chairman of Ghana-based Cybele Energy, Beatrice Mensah Tayui, said her company will not participate in ‘rent-a-citizen’ arrangements as it enters Guyana’s oil and gas sector. “We (Cybele Energy) will work closely to make sure that there's no such thing...

Touchstone reports 2% increase in proved plus probable reserves for 2025

Touchstone Exploration Inc. announced its 2025 year-end reserves on February 25, reporting a 2% increase in the after-tax net present value of its total proved plus probable (2P) reserves to US$315 million. The Calgary, Alberta-based company said GLJ Ltd. prepared...

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Oil jumps past $109 as Trump signals escalation in Iran conflict

Oil prices climbed sharply on Thursday after Donald Trump signaled further military action against Iran, raising concerns about supply...