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Guyana’s first major oil & gas training college to welcome full cohort next month

The long-awaited Guyana Technical Training College Inc. (GTTCI) is set to welcome its first cohort of students to be fully trained locally beginning in October 2025, ExxonMobil Guyana announced on Wednesday.  The move marks a milestone in the country’s local...

Guyana to fast-track second gas power plant as energy demand rises

Guyana’s government plans to accelerate construction of a second gas-fired power plant, President Irfaan Ali said this week, as the South American country races to meet rising electricity demand driven by new industrial and technological projects. “When you look at...

Guyana seeks legal and project management experts to steer Gas-to-Energy project

The Government of Guyana is looking to hire a legal counsel and project manager to strengthen oversight of its flagship Gas-to-Energy project, according to a notice published this week by the Office of the Prime Minister. The vacancies, advertised by...

Suriname’s National Debt Chief resigns amid enhanced financial scrutiny of NDP government 

PARAMARIBO, SURINAME - Malty Dwarkasing has resigned as Suriname’s Administrator-General of the National Debt Office. Dwarkasing submitted her resignation to the country’s Minister of Finance Adelien Wijnerman on September 12.  The National Debt Office, a key arm of the Ministry...

Trump confirms three strikes, as U.S. anti-drug campaign ramps up

U.S. President Donald Trump said three anti-drug strikes have been conducted in the southern Caribbean targeting what he described as 'confirmed narcoterrorists from Venezuela'. Trump announced the strikes on his Truth Social account, sharing a video of the second deadly...

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...

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Guyana’s first major oil & gas training college to welcome full cohort next month

The long-awaited Guyana Technical Training College Inc. (GTTCI) is set to welcome its first cohort of students to be...