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Exxon’s FPSOs in Guyana no ‘cookie-cutter’ replicas, just cutting-edge innovation – VP of Deepwater Project Delivery 

ExxonMobil is pushing the boundaries of offshore exploration in Guyana, leveraging cutting-edge technology to optimize its floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) units. As one of the newer offshore frontier regions, Guyana has become a focal point for Exxon,...

Greater Guyana Initiative drives economic growth and gender inclusion in energy sector – Exxon Advisor 

Alicia Bess Anderson, Advisor for ExxonMobil Guyana, highlighted the profound impact of the Greater Guyana Initiative (GGI) during a recent episode of the Energy Perspectives Podcast. This initiative, a collaboration between Stabroek Block co-venturers Exxon, Hess and CNOOC, aims...

Unmet expectations about jobs could impact support for Suriname’s first deepwater development – ESIA

With TotalEnergies starting the groundwork for Suriname’s first offshore oil development, the company in its environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) underscored the importance of the country being realistic with its local content targets.  “Unmet expectations about employment opportunities may...

Guyana visitor arrivals to set new record this year; up 10% from 2023

Guyana is on track to break another annual record, with visitor arrivals projected to reach 350,000 by the end of 2024. This would represent a 10% increase from the 319,056 visitors recorded in 2023. The government’s 2024 Mid-Year report said...

T&T gas output drops below 2 billion cubic feet per day for the first time in 22 years

Natural gas production in Trinidad and Tobago dropped below 2 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d) in June — the first time in 22 years.  Three major natural gas producers in Trinidad and Tobago had declines in output in June...

Natoya Coward: Breaking barriers as GYSBI’s first and only female truck driver

Natoya Coward, the first and only female truck driver at Guyana Shore Base Inc. (GYSBI), has been blazing trails in a traditionally male-dominated industry. For the past 14 months, Coward has demonstrated resilience and determination, navigating the challenges of...

Oil exports to generate US$18.6 billion in 2024 – revised gov’t forecast

Guyana's government has significantly revised its forecast for the value of oil exports in 2024, now projecting a total of US$18.67 billion, up from the previous estimate of US$16.8 billion. This increase is driven by higher-than-expected oil production and...

GYSBI issues tender for shorebase dredging and hydrographic survey

Guyana Shore Base Inc. (GYSBI) has announced an invitation to tender for Basin Dredging and Hydrographic Survey activities at its Houston, East Bank Demerara shore base.  “The project covers a 475-meter by 30-meter area adjacent to Berths 1 to 4,...

MODEC to open 32 procurement opportunities for Guyanese firms over next 5 months

MODEC Guyana is set to open a series of procurement opportunities as it works to deliver a floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel for operation offshore Guyana. The Local Content Secretariat revealed a list of 32 opportunities that form...

ExxonMobil Guyana extends title sponsorship for 2025 energy expo

ExxonMobil Guyana has returned as the title sponsor of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo (GECSCE) for the fourth consecutive year. The event, which enjoys exclusive support from the government of Guyana, will be held from February...

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Trinidad PM’s ‘deadly force’ warning to Venezuela sparks concern from Young about gas project

Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has warned that deadly force will be used against unidentified vessels entering...