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Ministry of Natural Resources

Minister of Natural Resources - Hon. Vickram Bharrat

Minister Vickram Bharrat

Mr. Vickram Bharrat was born in Berbice, Region 6 and attended the New Amsterdam Multilateral Secondary School. His academic achievement includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of Guyana and is qualified in the area of Public Management with a wealth of experience in governance and managerial competencies.

About the Ministry of Natural Resources

The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) as it is known was established on December 17, 2011 as the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment (MNRE) with a primary focus of harmonizing policy and management in the Natural resources-based sectors. However, following the appointment of the new Government in May 2015, the institutional structure of the MNRE changed and it became a Department of Natural Resources and Environment under the purview of the Ministry of Presidency. A second change occurred on January 18, 2016 which saw the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment transformed to into the Ministry of Natural Resources.

Document Centre

Petroleum Contracts

Agreement between Government of Guyana and EEPGL + CNOOC/NEXEN + HESS

Agreement between Government of Guyana and CGX Energy

Agreement between Government of Guyana and Ratio Energy

Agreement between Government of Guyana and Tullow/Eco Atlantic

Environmental Permits

Payara Environmental Permitt

Oil and Gas

Guyana issues production license for Exxon’s US$6.8 billion Hammerhead project

Guyana’s Ministry of Natural Resources announced on Monday that it has approved ExxonMobil’s Hammerhead project, a US$6.8 billion venture that will increase oil production...

Exxon gives back portion of Stabroek Block to Guyana government

ExxonMobil and its partners in Guyana have relinquished 2,534 square kilometers of the Stabroek offshore oil block to the government, fulfilling a contractual obligation...

Guyana nominates candidates for sole expert to resolve US$214 million audit dispute with Exxon-led group

Guyana has nominated multiple candidates for the role of sole expert to resolve a dispute with ExxonMobil and its partners over US$214 million in...

Exxon to relinquish 9% of Stabroek Block acreage

ExxonMobil will relinquish at least 9% of the vast Stabroek Block in Guyana as required by its petroleum agreement, according to the Ministry of...

Natural Resources Ministry fact-checks misinformation on Guyana oil industry 

See statement from Guyana's Ministry of Natural Resources:  The Ministry of Natural Resources takes this opportunity to address the latest fabrications published by Glenn Lall...

ExxonMobil’s Longtail project to tap three gas fields offshore Guyana

ExxonMobil's proposed Longtail development project will tap into three gas fields—Longtail, Tripletail, and Turbot—spanning discoveries made in the period 2017-2019. Unlike Exxon’s previous developments...

Gold and Minerals

Aker Solutions seeks Guyanese suppliers for valve, logistics and warehousing services

Aker Solutions, a global provider of integrated products and services to the energy industry, is inviting Guyanese suppliers to pre-qualify to provide a range...

Guyanese celebrate new bridge and opportunities from oil wealth

Have you crossed the new Bharrat Jagdeo Demerara River Bridge yet? For thousands of Guyanese, it’s more than just a crossing — it makes...

Energy Chamber urges gas independence amid Venezuela’s suspension of energy deals

The Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago is urging the government to accelerate efforts to boost domestic gas production following Venezuela’s decision to suspend...

Natonya Scipio’s story of dedication and impact in Guyana’s oil industry

When it comes to safety in the oil and gas industry, Natonya Scipio believes the smallest actions often make the biggest difference. As a...

Oil and gas portfolio officially gains independence under Suriname’s new ministry

Suriname has officially established the Ministry of Oil, Gas & Environment, following the publication of State Decree S.B. 2025 No. 124 on October 22....

Noble expands backlog to US$7 billion amid lower quarterly earnings

Noble Corporation reported a net loss of US$21 million for the third quarter of 2025, as rig utilization and revenue declined, but the company...

Forestry

Guyana banking on gas project to boost value-added wood products

Guyana’s Ministry of Natural Resources expects the operationalization of the Gas-to-Energy project to facilitate a boost in value-added wood products.   The Gas-to-Energy project is a...

New oil producer wants to maximise value in forestry, mining, tourism industries

With Guyana’s oil revenues projected to peak at US$16B in 2036, President, Irfaan Ali has said that a significant portion of these profits will...

Petroleum Production License Highlights