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Guyana urged to ‘start training now’ for petrochemical and construction sectors

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...

Training surge marks new chapter for Suriname’s oil & gas workforce

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...

From chemistry to cargo: How Natina Singh became ExxonMobil Guyana’s first Operations and Logistics Superintendent

When Natina Singh began her academic journey in chemistry, she never imagined she would one day be managing logistics and operations at ExxonMobil Guyana’s shore bases.  She told her story on the most recent episode of ExxonMobil’s Onshore Diaries. “There...

ExxonMobil could unlock $20 billion in Trinidad’s deepwater play – Rystad Energy

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...

From Ministry of Natural Resources to Ministry of Oil & Gas and Environment: What does this change really mean

Suriname published a new State Decree S.B. 2025 No. 124 on October 22, with the name of ‘Decree on Task Description of Ministries 2025’ taking effect retroactively from July 16th, 2025. At first, it appears to be an administrative...

GCCI aiming to push MSMEs toward global competitiveness at 2025 Business Development Forum

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...

New High Court Decision: Oil and Gas Litigation – EIAs are required for oil and gas exploration and production waste-management facilities 

The High Court of Guyana has ruled that an operation permit granted to Global Oil Environmental Services (Guyana) Inc. (GOES) to operate a waste-management facility for oil and gas exploration and production waste is invalid.   The Court also quashed the...

SBM Offshore Guyana deepens local supplier collaboration through annual Vendor Day

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 announces passing of Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer Colin Kinley

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...

Oil boom reshaping Guyana’s business landscape, says GCCI President

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,”...

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Tourism minister calls for cultural shift, stronger service standards to power Guyana’s next economic phase

Tourism, Industry, and Commerce Minister Susan Rodrigues has called for a national cultural transformation to align with Guyana’s rapid...