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Five global firms bid to lead geothermal drilling in St. Kitts and Nevis

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission has opened bids for the production drilling phase of the St. Kitts and Nevis geothermal power project. The initiative, located in Nevis, is a key component of the federation’s Sustainable Island...

More Guyanese are now working offshore, says ExxonMobil Guyana President

President of ExxonMobil Guyana, Alistair Routledge said the number of Guyanese working offshore continues to grow steadily. Speaking at a recent graduation ceremony for local trainees, Routledge shared his experience during a recent visit to the ONE GUYANA vessel,...

Region Six positioned as Caribbean leader in technical training – Dr. Ashni Singh

Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) is on track to become a hub for technical and vocational training in Guyana and the Caribbean, according to Dr. Ashni Singh, Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance. Speaking recently...

Patrick Brunings nominated to lead new Oil and Gas Ministry

PARAMARIBO, SURINAME - Suriname’s incoming coalition government has nearly finalized its Cabinet ahead of the July 16 inauguration, with the nomination of Patrick Brunings as Minister of Oil, Gas and the Environment, marking a key step in the formation...

Sod turned for new Occupational Safety and Health Centre in New Amsterdam 

Guyana’s ancient county, Berbice, is set to house a new Occupational Safety and Health Centre, a vision backed by The Greater Guyana Initiative and LearnCorp International.  A sod turning was held on July 11 in the compound of the New...

Kumu’s new small-scale hydropower plant now operational

Guyana commissioned a new 1.5 megawatt (MW) hydropower station in the southeastern community of Kumu on Friday, part of a broader government effort to expand renewable energy generation across hinterland communities. The Kumu Hydropower Station is expected to supply approximately...

Namibia studying Guyana’s oil model to shape new sector 

Namibia is looking to Guyana for guidance as it builds out its oil and gas industry, following major offshore discoveries and structural reforms under its new government. In an exclusive interview with OilNOW on July 10, Kornelia Shilunga, Special Advisor...

More Guyanese technicians graduate from FacTor training program 

SBM Offshore Guyana’s Trainee Technician program churned out 32 Guyanese graduates, who are now one step closer to careers offshore.  “It is only the beginning,” remarked Alistair Routledge, President of ExxonMobil Guyana during a ceremony held at the Guyana Technical...

Bechtel advances work on Guyana’s Berbice Deep-Water Port to support second gas development

Bechtel Corporation is progressing on developing a deep-water port at the Berbice River's mouth. On Wednesday, Bechtel executives met President Irfaan Ali, who stressed the government's need to expedite the project for Guyana’s oil and gas sector growth. “This project...

Trinidad extends 2025 deep-water bid round deadline to September 17

The deadline for Trinidad and Tobago’s 2025 deep-water competitive bidding round has been extended by nearly three months. Bids are now due by noon on September 17, replacing the original July 2 deadline. This is according to a notice from...

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Shell deal advances development of Venezuela’s 7-trillion-cubic-foot Loran gas field

Venezuela has advanced five agreements with Shell to develop the 7-trillion-cubic-foot Loran gas field.  The agreements, signed on June 11,...