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Seventy-five of 1,250 businesses registered with the Local Content Secretariat are fully women-owned

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As of April 10, 1,250 local companies have registered with Guyana's Local Content Secretariat, and 75 of those companies are 100% female-owned. Women's participation in the energy sector is rising, with their involvement becoming crucial as the industry expects to...
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Christina Ramroop drives bold local content action at Stena Drilling

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Christina Ramroop serves as Stena Drilling’s Administration and Local Content Officer in Guyana. Her role allows her to develop professionally while making a meaningful impact. “Stena is an equal opportunity employer, and it gives me the free will to…grow into...
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Bharrat: Local Content law not a shield for mediocrity or overpricing

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Guyana’s Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, has warned that the country’s Local Content law must not be misused by local companies as a cover for poor standards or inflated costs.  “The local content legislation, by no means, is protection...
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Local Content value to surpass US$847M in 2025 — Pertab

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The Local Content Secretariat expects the value of local content in Guyana's oil and gas sector to exceed US$847 million in 2025. This marks an increase of nearly US$104 million over 2024. Director of the Secretariat, Dr. Martin Pertab, said...
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Second local catering consortium to launch this year – Local Content Head

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By mid-2025, a second local catering consortium is anticipated to launch, targeting Guyana’s oil and gas industry. Dr. Martin Pertab, Director of the Local Content Secretariat, made this announcement at the Local Content Summit. Dr. Pertab said discussions with international...
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2025 Local Content Summit to focus on collaboration, investment, and growth

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The 2025 Local Content Summit aims to equip local businesses with the tools, knowledge, and partnerships needed to thrive in the oil and gas sector. Hosted under the theme ‘Collaborate. Invest. Build. Shaping Guyana’s Future Together’, the event will...
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ExxonMobil Guyana sponsors 75 women for upcoming Local Content Summit

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ExxonMobil Guyana is sponsoring 75 women to attend the 2025 Local Content Summit this April 8. The sponsorship is in alignment with its commitment to fostering partnerships for Guyana's development, according to a company statement issued on March 28.  The...
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Third Local Content Summit billed for April 8 in Guyana

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The South American oil-producing nation of Guyana will host its third Local Content Summit on April 8, bringing together key stakeholders to enhance participation in the oil, gas, and non-oil sectors. The event is being organised by MBW in...
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Letter-to-the-Editor: The Local Content App is finally here

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Dear Editor, The Local Content Secretariat finally launched the Local Content App. Many people, including myself, have been waiting for this since the announcement was made last year. The Local Content App in my view, has now revolutionized how information...
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Suppliers scope out potential opportunities at SBM Offshore’s Let’s Talk Local Content Forum 

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Suppliers eager to play a role in Guyana’s oil and gas sector through SBM Offshore Guyana listened earnestly as the company outlined potential opportunities at its Let’s Talk Local Content Forum.  The event capped a week of oil and gas...
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