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Guyanese geoscientist Ashlika Persaud scores three discoveries at Stabroek Block

Guyanese geoscientist Ashlika Persaud says she has a deep desire, and that is to do right by her company – ExxonMobil - and her country, where the discovery of massive amounts of oil since 2015 has placed the South...

Opportunities for women through the oil and gas sector

By A. Bacchus A pertinent conversation today, globally, is on the opportunity for women to have a seat at the table—in all things. With the oil and gas industry in Guyana, that conversation is now closely embedded in that of...

Stabroek Block partners continue support for women entrepreneurs through AccelerateHER program

The free Accelerate-Her mentorship programme for women entrepreneurs, introduced last year through the Centre for Local Business Development (CLBD), has been extended for a second year thanks to the patronage of the Stabroek Block co-venturers through the Greater Guyana Initiative...

Women in O&G: Latoya Jack shares her journey to success in Guyana’s newest industry

By A. Bacchus Women’s History Month is observed in March, and it celebrates the contributions of women to events in history and society, I recently learned. International Women’s Day was also recently celebrated under the theme ‘Break the bias’, and...

Guyanese women on the rise in oil and gas

By A. Bacchus - OilNOW  CAMSOL: Bringing business solutions to you with a personal touch On March 8, the world will observe International Women’s Day. It is a day that we acknowledge the gender inequalities and challenges facing women and...

Puran Brothers – From domestic waste disposals to servicing the oil and gas sector

When the first oil discovery was announced in 2015, Guyanese and local businesses were keen to find out how the industry would benefit them. For Puran Brother’s Incorporated, while their services were not directly aligned with the industry, they...

Capitalising on networking opportunities

By A. Bacchus In early 2018, I was fortunate enough to attend the first oil and gas conference and exhibition that was held in Guyana. At that point in time, ExxonMobil had made about six viable discoveries, and it was...

Safety culture

By A. Bacchus Safety is a universal guiding principle in the oil and gas sector, so much so that it has become embedded in the values of all companies operating in the sector. When major industry players like ExxonMobil, Hess...

Exxon expects benefits from massive Guyana offshore operations to reach across country

Now in its second year of oil production, Guyana’s oil and gas industry is still in its infant stage. The massive operations offshore are driving exploration activities across several blocks and production at the giant Stabroek Block where ExxonMobil...

Public Relations company, Sagacity Inc. among 25 firms to complete HSSE programme

On Wednesday, December 15, 25 Guyanese businesses graduated from the Health, Safety, Security and the Environment (HSSE) Management System Mentorship Programme which was facilitated by the Centre for Local Business Development. Sagacity Inc., a public relations agency located in...

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Lanternfish-1 and Blacktip-1 among top global high-impact wells for 2025, says S&P Global

PARAMARIBO, SURINAME – Two Guyana prospects – Lanternfish-1 and Blacktip-1 – have been ranked among the world’s most significant...