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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.

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Petroleum Contracts

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

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Agreement between Government of Guyana and CGX Energy

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Agreement between Government of Guyana and Ratio Energy

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Agreement between Government of Guyana and Tullow/Eco Atlantic

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Environmental Permits

Payara Environmental Permitt

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Oil and Gas

ExxonMobil to submit Longtail development plan to Guyanese ministry by end of week 

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ExxonMobil Guyana said Thursday that it will submit a field development plan (FDP) for its proposed Longtail project to Guyana’s Ministry of Natural Resources...
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Guyana moves to de-risk unexplored basin with 25,000 sq km 3D seismic survey

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The Government of Guyana is advancing a large-scale offshore 3D multi-client seismic acquisition, a move aimed at reducing exploration risk across acreage south of...
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Guyana’s reserves remain about 11 billion barrels, ministry says

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The Ministry of Natural Resources late Tuesday said Guyana’s oil reserves remain at about 11 billion barrels, rejecting claims that updated figures were being...
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ExxonMobil’s Canje Block exploration license to expire next week

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ExxonMobil’s exploration licence for the Canje Block will expire next week, according to information from the Ministry of Natural Resources. Minister of Natural Resources Vickram...
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Petroleum legislation push continues in 2026 to propel oil and gas industry, protect Guyanese benefits

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The Government of Guyana intends to push key petroleum legislation in 2026 to strengthen governance, protect national interests, and ensure the oil and gas...
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No crude oil offloads from Guyana’s FPSOs without multi-agency oversight — Bharrat

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Guyana’s Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, has stated that no crude oil is offloaded from the country’s fleet of floating production, storage and...
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Gold and Minerals

Gas stations in Guyana short on fuel; Ali says shipments expected “as early as tonight”

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Gas stations across Guyana are short on fuel, with several locations around Georgetown closed and others rationing supplies, as disruptions linked to the ongoing...
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bp to acquire 60% stake in three offshore Namibia blocks from Eco (Atlantic)

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British multinational bp has agreed to acquire a 60% interest in three offshore exploration blocks in Namibia from Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas, as...
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Environmental permits for Guyana’s oil projects strengthened over time, boosting monitoring and safeguards

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Environmental permits governing Guyana’s offshore oil developments have become stricter since first oil, with expanded requirements for emissions control, monitoring, and financial accountability. The Liza...
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Guyana crude gains ground in India as exports expand into Asia

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Guyana’s crude is reaching deeper into Asia, with India emerging as a growing destination for cargoes as exports expand eastward. Shipments are being integrated...
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How Guyana’s Gas-to-Energy project is being financed

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Guyana’s Gas-to-Energy project, one of the country’s largest infrastructure undertakings, is being financed through a mix of private investment, government spending, and external borrowing,...
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Staatsolie, Suriname tax office launch three-year program to strengthen oil and gas oversight

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Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V. and Suriname’s Tax Department have launched a three-year capacity-building program to strengthen tax and customs expertise in the oil and...
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Forestry

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

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

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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...
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Petroleum Production License Highlights