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ExxonMobil says Guyana-style acceleration possible in Trinidad if key conditions align

ExxonMobil believes the rapid development model it applied in Guyana could be replicated in Trinidad and Tobago if deepwater exploration proves successful, but only if the same foundational conditions are in place, according to Dr. Gboyega Ayeni. Ayeni, Business Development...

Budget 2026: Seminar set to explain measures and benefits

Following the presentation of Guyana’s Budget 2026, Ascension Business Services, one of Guyana’s leading corporate advisory firms, is hosting a public seminar aimed at addressing questions and clearing up uncertainty surrounding the measures announced. The post-Budget 2026 seminar will be...

Guyana produced 261.1 million barrels of crude in 2025 – Dr. Ashni Singh 

An estimated 261.1 million barrels of oil were produced in 2025, according to figures presented during Guyana’s 2026 National Budget. Senior Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, disclosed the production data as...

Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago will revise Safe to Work program after PM’s concerns

Chairperson of the Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago, Mala Baliraj, said the Chamber will change how its Safe to Work program is structured following concerns raised by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar. The decision follows the government’s withdrawal from the...

Guyana’s Hammerhead stands out as subsea EPC spending cools in 2025 – Westwood

Global subsea engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) awards totaled approximately US$17 billion for 2025, a 20% year-on-year decline, but Guyana remained one of the few bright spots as major projects advanced, according to Westwood Energy Global Group. In an analysis...

Providing engineering, machining services for O&G vessels could drive major skills gains for Guyanese — Local Content Secretariat

Engineering and machining services linked to petroleum service vessels could deliver significant skills transfer and investment opportunities for Guyanese if formally aligned with the Local Content Act. This is according to Director of the Local Content Secretariat, Michael Munroe. Earlier...

T&T can learn from Guyana’s local content development – Ramps Logistics CEO 

Trinidad and Tobago can strengthen its local talent base by studying how Guyana has implemented its local content framework, according to Ramps Logistics Chief Executive Officer, Shaun Rampersad. Rampersad made the comments during a recent interview with the Business Guardian,...

How Guyana’s offshore oil projects move from start-up to decline

ExxonMobil Guyana currently has four oil projects producing offshore. They are not the end of the story. More developments are being advanced, while exploration and appraisal is pursued in contemplation of others.  Every offshore oil project follows a broad production...

Longtail: Guyana’s entry into gas development 

The proposed Longtail project is set to become the first development in the Stabroek Block dedicated to gas and condensate production offshore Guyana, a shift from earlier projects that have focused primarily on oil. Unlike existing developments, Longtail is designed...

Letter-to-the-Editor: Future built with STEM

Dear Editor,  The rapid growth of Guyana’s oil and gas industry has shown that success does not come from resources alone; it comes from people with the right skills. That is where STEM - science, technology, engineering, and mathematics -...

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Environmental permits and production licenses serve distinct roles for oil and gas developments

Oil and gas development projects proceed with two key approvals: environmental permits and production licenses. They cover different aspects...