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Letter to the Editor: STEM opportunities should reach every region

Dear Editor, A young person’s home region should never determine how far his or her talent can go. That is why the University of Guyana’s Regional Accelerator for STEM Students Readiness program deserves attention. RASSR is designed to identify, mentor and...

Suriname project 40% complete as TotalEnergies targets first-half 2028 start-up

TotalEnergies’ offshore development in Suriname, GranMorgu, is 40% complete and remains on schedule to begin production in the first half of 2028, according to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Patrick Pouyanné. Pouyanné provided the update during TotalEnergies’ second-quarter and first-half...

Guyana joins criticism of EU methane rules that could affect access to European markets

Guyana is among a group of energy-exporting countries that have raised concerns about the European Union’s methane regulations, according to an S&P Global report published on July 22. The report cited the US Department of Energy (DOE), which said Guyana,...

Brent settles at US$100.69 as tanker attacks deepen supply fears

Brent crude settled above US$100 per barrel on Thursday after attacks on Saudi oil tankers heightened concerns about energy shipments through two major Middle East waterways. The international benchmark closed at US$100.69 per barrel on July 23. It gained US$6.62,...

Life on the rig: Uriel Freedrik reflects on 28 days offshore

As Suriname builds out its offshore oil industry, more local workers are considering careers at sea. The opportunity can bring valuable experience, but life offshore also requires long shifts, strict safety practices, mental resilience, and weeks away from family. Uriel...

Complex energy projects require more integrated approaches to development execution – SLB

Energy projects are becoming more interconnected, requiring operators to better coordinate drilling, facilities, logistics and production activities during development, according to SLB. In a July 20 article, the company said offshore tiebacks, mature asset redevelopment and infrastructure-heavy projects are increasing...

Guyana plans to refloat MV Barima as bodies recovered rise to 65

Technical teams are preparing to refloat the MV Barima and tow it closer to shore as the number of bodies recovered from the ferry disaster increased to 65, the Guyana government said on Wednesday. The proposed operation involves repositioning the...

Guyana opposition parties call for independent probe, maritime reforms as MV Barima death toll rises

Representatives of four opposition groups have called for independent investigations into the MV Barima tragedy, along with immediate reforms to Guyana’s public ferry system. The Forward Guyana Movement (FGM), We Invest in Nationhood (WIN), the Alliance For Change (AFC), and...

Building a world-class Guyanese workforce starts with technical expertise, says ExxonMobil Technical Training Manager

ExxonMobil Guyana Technical Training Manager Jewel Collier-Swan said building a world-class Guyanese workforce will depend on developing technical expertise and ensuring local talent can progress within the energy sector. During her address at the launch of MODEC’s development programs on...

Guyana among Americas producers helping ease impact of Hormuz disruption, says CEO UK-based Energy Institute

Guyana’s growing oil production, alongside increased output from the United States and Brazil, is helping to reduce the impact of disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz on global oil markets, according to Nick Wayth, Chief Executive Officer of the...

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DOF secures over US$15 million in vessel contracts for CARICOM region

Norwegian offshore services company DOF Group has secured contracts worth between US$15 million and US$25 million for two anchor...