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Guyana charters 36 MW powership to meet increased power demand for next two years – GPL

State electricity company, Guyana Power and Light (GPL) has entered into a two-year contract with Urbacon Concessions Investments, W.L.L (UCI), as announced on April 13, 2024. The agreement involves the chartering of a power ship that boasts a considerable...

Dragon gas deal safe, says TT as US sanctions return on Venezuela

Trinidad and Tobago has made it clear that the Dragon Gas deal with Venezuela remains unaffected by the reinstated oil sanctions on the Spanish-speaking Republic.  In an April 17 statement, the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries clarified that the...

U.S. sanctions on Venezuela to be reactivated as Maduro regime fails to fully implement changes

At  12:01 am today, April 18, Washington made good on its promise to reinstate oil sanctions against Venezuela after President Nicolas Maduro dropped the ball on a deal made to promote a democratic electoral process in the Spanish-speaking Republic.  A...

Norway’s Miko Marine will supply inlet covers for MODEC’s Guyana-bound FPSO

MODEC has hired Norway’s Miko Marine to supply sea inlet covers to be carried aboard the Errea Wittu floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel destined for Guyana.  Miko said it got the contract from Offshore Frontier Solutions Pte. Ltd.,...

Guyana likely to amend Local Content law this year

Guyana is expected to amend its Local Content law later this year, with a view of increasing the areas in which companies are mandated to utilise Guyanese goods and services. Guyana’s Attorney General discussed this during a question-and-answer segment...

Dutch firm secures largest ever pipe supply award from Exxon for Guyana project

Dutch manufacturer Strohm has secured its third and largest ever contract for pipe supply, to be provided for ExxonMobil's 250,000 barrels per day Whiptail development project offshore Guyana.  Strohm will supply its TCP (thermoplastic composite pipe) “Jumper on Demand” for...

IMF hikes Guyana’s 2024 growth outlook by over 7 percentage points

The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) April 2024 World Economic Outlook report revealed Guyana to be the only country in the Western Hemisphere that is forecasted to experience double-digit economic growth in 2024.  Themed ‘Steady But Slow: Resilience Amid Divergence’, the...

Ali says 45 days still too long for oil companies to pay contractors

Guyana President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali believes that 45 days after receipt of a correct invoice is too long a wait period for oil companies to pay their contractors. The President discussed the matter at the Local Content Summit...

Scale of Guyana’s growth requires more investment bankers – Ali

The economic landscape of Guyana is shifting rapidly, driven by expanding sectors far beyond the notable oil and gas industry. President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has emphasized the need for a transformative approach in banking to keep pace with...

Ali to headline Local Content Summit today  

The Local Content Summit kicks off today with Guyana President, Dr. Irfaan Ali set to deliver the feature address at the event.  With a thematic focus on "Creating Value, Driving Economic Expansion," the Summit is designed to delve into critical...

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Payara crude holds slight price premium over other Stabroek Block grades

Payara Gold crude from ExxonMobil’s third Guyana oil development has consistently traded at a marginal premium to its other...