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Guyana on track for optimal use of oil windfall in energy transition – IDB Report

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), one of Guyana’s key development partners, has praised local authorities for their unfailing commitment to devise a pragmatic and comprehensive plan for using oil resources to fuel a greener economy. In one of its loan...

New oil producing nation pushes for architectural transformation with upcoming building expo

Guyana is expecting more than 150 international and local companies to participate in the International Building Expo, set to take place July 22-24 at the National Stadium, Providence, East Bank Demerara. The expo will create an opportunity for local, regional,...

Guyana saves US$2.3M in annual energy costs since gov’t buildings switched to solar – GEA Head

The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA), led by Dr. Mahender Sharma, embarked on a nationwide project in 2017 to help government buildings transition to solar power. That campaign evolved well into 2022, and according to Dr. Sharma, Guyana has been able...

Guyana: Gas-to-Energy Implications

By Dr. Justin Ram - OilNOW Guyana's gross domestic product (GDP) per capita is expected to increase from US$6,953 per capita in 2020 to US$15,153 per capita in 2023. Based on the available data, the country could become the world’s...

Exxon surpasses Stabroek Block work programme by leaps and bounds

ExxonMobil, operator of the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana, has surpassed its work programme as outlined in the Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) it has with the South American county, by leaps and bounds. According to the provisions of the 2016 PSA, Article...

Guyana, T&T bid rounds could be hugely successful if key lessons are taken onboard, says advisor on energy

As Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago prepare to auction oil and gas blocks later this year, Geologist & Geophysicist Anthony Paul, an energy and strategy advisor in the region, cited several key factors to consider for greater exposure and...

Georgetown Chamber launches Investment Portal

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has officially brought to the Guyanese business community, an innovative platform that now makes it easier for its member companies and local business start-ups to connect with potential investors. The "Investment Portal"...

Caribbean must take control of its natural resources, says Dominican gov’t minister

When it comes to developing the Caribbean’s natural resources – whether it be oil and gas, gold, diamond, or bauxite – Dominica’s Minister of Planning, Vince Henderson, believes this process should be controlled internally, devoid of influence from the...

Climate change initiatives: A US$7 trillion commercial opportunity for global financial sector

Climate change is a complex global problem, and solutions will come from all sectors. But finance may just be the key to decarbonising the economy. The transition to green, clean energy in a net-zero carbon world would be an impossible feat without a way...

US VP announces strategic plan to address climate crisis in Caribbean

In light of the climate crisis and energy woes that plague the Caribbean, United States’ Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday announced a plan to address those critical concerns. The United States’ primary mechanism for addressing energy security and the...

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WoodMac estimates 4.6 billion barrels discovered offshore Suriname 

Consultancy Group, Wood Mackenzie puts Suriname’s oil resource count at more than 2.4 billion barrels and its natural gas...