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NetBenefit Software looking to extend local content tracking success to Guyana

Guyana passed Local Content legislation a little over a year ago to ensure that its citizens get the most out of the petroleum resource – a whopping 11 billion barrels discovered in the Stabroek Block and counting. Now, NetBenefit Software...

Unrealistic local content standards for jobs is counterproductive – Professor Haar

International Business Professor, Jerry Haar believes that having unattainable standards in Guyana’s Local Content Policy would be counterproductive.  Professor Haar alluded that the targets for the hiring of skilled Guyanese are unrealistic and should be revised if the country wants...

The Paradox of Plenty: Reflections on Implementing Guyana’s Local Content Laws

By Vivian M. Williams, Esq. and Dr. Terrence Blackman - OilNOW In October 2022, the Guyana Business Journal (GBJ) challenged a panel in Episode V of its Webinar series Transforming Guyana to deliberate on How Guyana could maximise local capture...

Advancing development of local content at forefront of SBM Offshore’s milestones in 2022

SBM Offshore said it had another successful year in Guyana in 2022. In a video published on its Facebook page, the company said it achieved major milestones including the start-up of the Liza Unity floating production storage and offloading...

Great opportunity for local content when new offshore blocks are awarded – business group

The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) is optimistic about the government’s recent announcement of a bid round for 14 blocks offshore Guyana. GMSA is the main advocacy body for local manufacturers and companies of related services and operates as a...

Local Content Advisory Committee pending opposition nominee – Bharrat

Natural Resources Minister, Vickram Bharrat, has informed the National Assembly that the government is awaiting a nominee from the political opposition to move ahead with the establishment of a Local Content Advisory Committee. His comment was a direct response to a...

Guyana private sector calls for expansion of categories ring-fenced under local content law

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) on Thursday hosted a forum to solicit feedback from its members on the strengths and weaknesses of the Local Act of Guyana, which is poised for its first periodic review. The event was held at...

Local Content Certificate is a powerful tool when being evaluated for contracts – Dr. Pertab

Having a Local Content Certificate not only demonstrates to regulators that you are a legitimate Guyanese company or joint venture in the oil and gas supply chain, but it also puts you in an advantageous position during the evaluation...

Ramps team ‘re-energised’ after stressful battle for Local Content Certificate – CEO

After months of public appeals to Guyana’s Local Content Secretariat, impassioned testimonials from its Guyanese staff, and a court battle, Ramps Logistics Guyana is now elated by its recent win – a Local Content Certificate. So related its Chief...

Guyana government may appeal court ruling on Ramps local content certificate

The Guyana government said, shortly after issuing a Local Content Certificate to Ramps Logistics Guyana, that it is considering appealing the High Court ruling which compelled it to do so. A statement from the Ministry of Natural Resources said strong...

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Middle East tensions could lift Guyana’s oil revenues, but capacity risks remain – Orinoco Research

Rising geopolitical instability in the Middle East could increase oil revenues for Guyana while also exposing capacity constraints across...