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Labour ministry assesses safety and labour standards on Liza Destiny FPSO as part of routine inspections

Guyana's Ministry of Labour, through its Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Department, conducted a routine physical inspection of the Liza Destiny oil production vessel on Monday, July 14. The exercise forms part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to ensure compliance...

Exxon proud to deliver consistent projects, job opportunities in Guyana – Routledge

ExxonMobil Guyana President Alistair Routledge says the company is proud to deliver a consistent stream of projects and a pipeline of job opportunities to Guyana. In a July 15 LinkedIn post, Routledge said, “Each new project that's funded creates new...

U.S. Senator presents bill to strengthen security cooperation with Guyana amid Venezuela threats

United States Senator Michael Bennet (Democrat, Colorado) has proposed new legislation aimed at enhancing security cooperation with Guyana, deterring Venezuelan aggression. “As Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro continues to threaten Guyana, the United States must work with Guyana to deter such...

Errea Wittu FPSO arrives in Singapore after successful hull sailaway from China

MODEC announced the successful arrival of the Errea Wittu floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) in Singapore on June 28, 2025. The vessel's hull sailaway followed the completion of construction and commissioning works in China. In a July 14...

Exxon committed to building local capacity – Professor Sankat

Professor Clement Sankat, Director of the Guyana Technical Training College Institute (GTTCI), has lauded ExxonMobil’s contribution to the country's workforce development, affirming the company’s commitment to building local capacity in oil and gas and beyond. Speaking at a recent graduation...

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...

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As Errea Wittu FPSO takes shape, MODEC deepens roots in Guyana with permanent office 

Merely days after the Errea Wittu FPSO arrived in Singapore for the next stage of construction, builder MODEC marked...