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More Guyanese trained to service electric vehicles

The Department of Public Information has said that thirteen persons received certificates for their successful completion of a Level Three Hybrid and Electric Vehicle training programme in Georgetown. The five-day programme taught participants how to identify, repair, and maintain various...

Guyana’s oil fund almost at US$1.4 billion at November’s end

Guyana’s Natural Resource Fund (NRF), held at the New York Federal Reserve Bank, soared to US$1,391,406,433 at the end of November 2022. In its monthly statement on the Fund, Guyana’s Central Bank said the account received GY$36.9 billion (US$177.14...

Resource-dense Stabroek Block offers tremendous scope for tie-backs – Hess Chief

With Guyana’s Stabroek Block being such a resource dense concession, ExxonMobil Guyana and its partners see great potential for tie-backs that could lengthen the lifespan of varying projects. This was noted by Chief Executive Officer (CEO), John Hess during the Bank of America...

Guyana, Brazil will have to brace for costlier deepwater projects

In a recent analysis of deepwater developments, Wood Mackenzie said that supply chain constraints remain a concern. And this spells difficulty for operators under pressure to increase drilling and production at a time when energy markets have been sent...

Strong institutions, citizens’ innovative skills key to Guyana unlocking oil potential – Professor Haynes

As oil-rich Guyana continues its quest for transformative growth, there are two main factors that will determine the extent of its success—the robustness of its institutions and government’s ability to harness the innovative gifts of its citizens. Making this point during...

Seven women in government hold power to use oil revenues for a visible leap in Guyana’s social services

Crowned “the fastest growing economy in the world”, on account of its spectacular Stabroek block discoveries, the Guyana government shoulders the responsibility of ensuring the growth is converted into development. It must, at the very least, strengthen its human and institutional...

Eco (Atlantic) fully funded for Guyana well next year

Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas Ltd. said it is fully funded for the next well to be drilled in the Orinduik Block offshore Guyana in 2023. The company made this disclosure in a report on its good financial health for the first...

Trinidad and Tobago unveils hydrogen roadmap; aims to be a major supplier of the region

Trinidad and Tobago, a regional powerhouse in petrochemicals, is positioning itself to be a key player in the global energy transition through investments in hydrogen. The National Energy Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (National Energy), on behalf of the...

All agreements, policies for Gas-to-Energy project will be provided to Parliament, says Bharrat

Guyana's Natural Resources Minister, Vickram Bharrat has assured that the National Assembly will be furnished with all agreements signed for the US$2.2 billion Gas-to-Energy (GTE) project. Mr. Bharrat provided this assurance as part of a written response to a question...

As blockbuster profits rise in Guyana, ExxonMobil moves to close shop in Equatorial Guinea

ExxonMobil Corporation is reportedly planning to wind down oil production in Equatorial Guinea and close shop after its licence expires in 2026. According to a Reuters report, Exxon has cut production in Equatorial Guinea to less than 15,000 barrels...

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Suriname’s National Debt Chief resigns amid enhanced financial scrutiny of NDP government 

PARAMARIBO, SURINAME - Malty Dwarkasing has resigned as Suriname’s Administrator-General of the National Debt Office. Dwarkasing submitted her resignation...