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Guyanese hoist operator in training shares his path in offshore aviation

The latest episode of ExxonMobil’s Onshore Diaries, published on January 29, features Ishwar Parbhu, a Hoist Operator and Rescue Swimmer with Omni Helicopters. In that episode, he shared what propelled him to enter offshore search and rescue and how...

Petroleum legislation push continues in 2026 to propel oil and gas industry, protect Guyanese benefits

The Government of Guyana intends to push key petroleum legislation in 2026 to strengthen governance, protect national interests, and ensure the oil and gas sector operates in accordance with international best practices. This is according to  Bobby Gossai, Senior Petroleum...

Letter-to-the-Editor: Local talent at the forefront of oil and gas operations 

Dear Editor,  I must commend oil and gas companies for maintaining the locals first approach in operations within the sector, in full compliance with the local content legislation. Recent announcements from several operators signal that this commitment is more than...

Guyanese businesses cash in millions from offshore catering, construction and engineering through Local Content – Finance Minister 

Guyana’s Local Content Act (LCA) continues to create opportunities for domestic businesses, with millions earned by Guyanese firms in offshore catering, construction, and engineering in 2025. This is according to Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh.  To date, over 1,200 Guyanese...

Barreleye-3 appraisal moves ahead with Noble Don Taylor offshore Guyana

ExxonMobil Guyana Limited continued exploration drilling at the Barreleye-3 well site on January 27, 2026, as it advances appraisal work in Guyana’s Stabroek Block. The operation is being carried out by the mobile offshore drilling unit Noble Don Taylor. Drilling...

TotalEnergies EP Suriname to host oil and gas awareness session for local businesses

TotalEnergies EP Suriname B.V. will host a one-day Oil & Gas Awareness session aimed at strengthening the capacity of local businesses connected to the energy sector. The session will be held on February 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m....

Longtail: Guyana’s entry into gas development 

The proposed Longtail project is set to become the first development in the Stabroek Block dedicated to gas and condensate production offshore Guyana, a shift from earlier projects that have focused primarily on oil. Unlike existing developments, Longtail is designed...

FPSO fundamentals: Insights from SBM Offshore

SBM Offshore, on January 21, pulled back the curtain on one of the most critical assets in offshore energy production: the floating production, storage and offloading vessel, better known as the FPSO. So, what exactly is an FPSO, and why...

Budget 2026: What Guyana’s oil and gas sector will reveal, and why it matters

On January 26, the Government of Guyana will present its 2026 Budget at a time when the country’s oil production has reached record levels across several offshore projects, and citizens watch to see how these oil revenues will improve...

Offshore exploration sparking new investment buzz across the Caribbean – Canadian Energy Strategist 

Offshore oil exploration in the Caribbean is generating renewed investor interest, with Guyana leading the surge and opportunities emerging across the region, according to Canadian energy strategist Steven Rowles. Rowles, senior portfolio manager at TriVest Wealth Counsel, Wellington-Altus Private Counsel,...

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Suriname president urges youth to pursue skills for opportunities in emerging oil and gas sector

PARAMARIBO, SURINAME – Suriname's President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons has urged young people who have left school to return to education...