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SBM seeking manpower services for Liza Destiny as conversion of VLCC begins

SBM offshore subsidiary; Guyana Deep Water Operations Inc. (GDO), is inviting companies to bid for the provision of manpower services for the operation of the Liza Destiny FPSO, scheduled to arrive in Guyana late 2019. GDO said via a public...

Oil companies should farm into Guyanese diaspora before exploring skills elsewhere

If the skill-set required in Guyana’s oil and gas industry is not available in-country, oil companies should be encouraged to tap into the vast Guyanese diaspora before looking elsewhere for services and human capital, says a former government official. Close...

16 Guyanese now equipped with culinary skills for offshore catering

Sixteen Guyanese between the ages of 19 and 36 completed a three-day introductory program in Offshore Catering and Hospitality Techniques on Wednesday, facilitated by Carnegie School of Home Economics with support from manpower services provider, El Dorado Offshore (EDO). See...

OPEC predicts global oil demand will surpass 100 million bpd by 2040 requiring US$10.5 trillion in investments

The latest edition of the OPEC World Oil Outlook predicts oil will remain the world’s largest source of energy over the next two decades, despite the increasing importance of renewables. Released in an exclusive briefing to senior industry executives at...

Noble Group shares drop to lowest since 1999 after Co-CEO quits

(Reuters) - Shares in Singapore-listed Noble Group on Tuesday tumbled as much as 12.7 percent to their lowest in nearly two decades, after Jeffrey Frase resigned as Co-Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The beleaguered commodity trader said on Monday that Frase...

Massive O&G outreach awareness exercise planned for 2018

The Guyana government is looking to embark on a wide-ranging coast-to-coast oil and gas outreach awareness programme in 2018 that will also include visits to Guyanese living in the diaspora. Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman, during a recent interview...

Oil price hit a 28-month high

Oil price hit a 28-month high last week due to expectations on the OPEC/non-OPEC output-cut agreement and concerns about the political tensions in Saudi Arabia. Last week, Brent Crude future for January 2018 delivery rose to $64.65 a barrel, or the highest since June 2015, while...

US leads world in oil and gas production, IEA says

(BBC) International energy markets are set for "major upheaval" as the US cements its status as the world's largest oil and gas producer, while China overtakes it as the biggest oil consumer. The predictions come from the International Energy Agency's annual...

Trotman’s position on contract disclosure reflects will of President, Cabinet – MNR

Guyana’s Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) said on Tuesday the issue of contract disclosures continue to engage the attention of the country’s President and Cabinet, and government will move to publish the full details of all oil and gas...

Reduced ministerial powers possible for Petroleum Commission

Guyana’s Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman, says efforts are being made to address the concerns of several stakeholders that the Petroleum Commission of Guyana Bill in its current form, bestows too much authority in the subject minister. In a...

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Fiscal terms in Guyana, Namibia, Angola ‘striking the right balance’ – WoodMac

Global provider of data and analytics, Wood Mackenzie, said host governments, such as those in Guyana, Namibia, and Angola,...