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Ali: Fighting transnational crime vital, protecting sovereignty is Guyana’s business

Guyana's President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, emphasized today that safeguarding his country's sovereignty is a top priority. The Head of State's comments were in response to questions from the media about Venezuela's stated position that if it is attacked by...

Guyana’s power demand hits record high at 221.3 megawatts 

Guyana has recorded its highest-ever electricity demand this year, with peak consumption reaching 221.3 megawatts (MW) in September. The disclosure was made by Kesh Nandlall, Chief Executive Officer of Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL), during a visit to...

Wales Gas-to-Energy project accelerates with 120 day foundation plan

Guyana’s Gas-to-Energy project at Wales is entering a crucial phase as contractor Lindsayca Guyana pushes to complete all foundation works within 120 days. The project, which is now 68% finished, is being closely monitored by Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d)...

Bayphase aiding Guyana’s review of Exxon’s Hammerhead oil project

The Guyana government has engaged British consultancy Bayphase to help review ExxonMobil’s proposed Hammerhead oil development, Natural Resources Minister, Vickram Bharrat, said on Monday. In an invited comment, Bharrat told OilNOW the field development plan (FDP) for Hammerhead, ExxonMobil’s seventh...

Global subsea tree awards set to surpass 200 units in 2025, Westwood says

Subsea tree orders are on track to cross 200 units this year, according to Westwood’s Global Subsea Tree Tracker. The firm stated in a September 4 report that as of the end of August 2025, “108 subsea tree units...

The Oil Pollution Prevention, Preparedness Response and Responsibility Act: Liability 

In my last piece, I gave an overview of Guyana’s new Oil Pollution Prevention, Preparedness Response and Responsibility Act 2025 (OPPPRR) To be clear, by new, I do not mean that this is the most recent version of this legislation....

Guyanese-American welder returns home to train Guyanese for oil and gas jobs 

UPDATE: This article has been updated with additional information to reflect that Mohamed Ally is contracted with the School of the Nations to provide welding training for Guyanese. It also clarifies that the School of the Nations is the...

Letter-to-the-Editor: PPP/C win signals stability but raises expectations in the oil sector

Dear Editor, With the PPP/C winning the elections and securing a clear parliamentary majority, there’s been a lot of talk about what this means for Guyana’s oil and gas sector. One thing is certain: a majority government gives the PPP/C...

How exploration and production are governed in Suriname

PARAMARIBO, SURINAME – Suriname’s petroleum industry is governed by the Petroleum Law of 1990, enacted in 1991 (S.B. 1991 no. 7) and amended in 2001. This framework has shaped how oil and gas resources are managed, licensed and developed...

Ali names 25-member cabinet; Vickram Bharrat back at oil ministry

President Irfaan Ali of Guyana unveiled 25 ministerial Cabinet appointees on Saturday evening, as the government embarks on its new five-year term. “The work we’re about to embark on is for all of Guyana, every citizen. It’s to reach every...

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ExxonMobil advances offshore buildout as support work continues across Guyana’s growing FPSO network

ExxonMobil Guyana is advancing a new round of offshore development and infrastructure work in the Stabroek Block, with maritime...