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DoE expects no disruptions in O&G functions due to early elections in Guyana

Head of Guyana’s Department of Energy (DoE) Dr Mark Bynoe says his agency will continue to carry out its mandate in preparing the country for first oil in 2020 despite last week’s passage of a No-Confidence motion in the...

T&T’s regulatory oversight, succession planning weak

…Anthony Paul on Petrotrin’s transition Energy Strategist from Trinidad and Tobago Anthony Paul believes two issues need to be seriously looked at if the transition since the demise of Petrotrin is to be a success – the regulatory framework and...

Institute launched to boost maritime safety in oil and gas industry

Combining courses being offered in the Maritime and Petroleum sectors, two local institutions have partnered to launch the Maritime Safety Training Institute (MSTI). The institute was on Thursday morning launched by MATPAL Marine Institute which operates out of the Critchlow...

Guyana could become first-world destination in under 12 yrs – Hughes

Director of the Guyana Oil and Gas Association (GOGA), Nigel Hughes, believes that the approach to local content in the South American country must be refocused with emphasis on local industry becoming more competitive and efficient. He was at the...

Guyanese businesses link up with Liza Phase 1 Prime Contractors at supplier forum

ExxonMobil Guyana and the Centre for Local Business Development opened its Liza Phase One Supplier Development Forum on Monday at the Guyana Marriott Hotel in the country’s capital, Georgetown. Country Manager of ExxonMobil Guyana, Rod Henson, explained that, “We host...

SRSGY, TOTALTEC team up to push O&G capacity building for Guyanese

TOTALTEC Academy commenced its first Slinger/Banksman Safety and Operational training to the oil and gas industry in Guyana. The academy commenced the training with 23 Strategic Recruitment Solutions Inc. maritime personnel. The International Petroleum and Maritime Academy (IPMA), with whom...

Edison Chouest opens ‘G-Boats’ office in new South American oil & gas hotspot

US marine transportation service provider Edison Chouest Offshore launched its G-Boats (Guyana) Inc. office in the South American country of Guyana on Friday. Edison Chouest entered Guyana in January 2016 with three vessels and has now increased its fleet to...

New oilfield services company launched in Guyana

A new Oilfield Services company was on Wednesday afternoon launched in Georgetown Guyana, through a partnership between locally owned Mines Services Limited, TOTALTEC and Trinidadian Process Components Limited. The company, Jaguar Oilfield Services Guyana, Inc. will be providing products and...

Head of Energy Dept. outlines five principles on which Guyana’s O&G sector is to be streamlined

Head of Guyana’s Department of Energy, Dr. Mark Bynoe says every effort will be made to streamline operations in the country’s emerging oil and gas sector. He was speaking at a welcome reception at the residence of the Canadian High...

ExxonMobil expects FID on Liza Phase 2 within months

Pending the granting of approval from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Guyana, US oil major ExxonMobil could make its Final Investment Decision on the giant Liza Phase 2 Development project within months. The company is awaiting Environmental Authorization from...

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Environmental permits and production licenses serve distinct roles for oil and gas developments

Oil and gas development projects proceed with two key approvals: environmental permits and production licenses. They cover different aspects...