Steve Sirkissoon has always been fascinated by the offshore world. Now, as a trainee derrickman aboard the Stena DrillMAX, he's living that dream. “It's a relatively new industry in our country, but I have always been interested in offshore working...

PARAMARIBO, SURINAME - Suriname’s general elections, set for May 25, come at a critical juncture for the country. With offshore oil discoveries promising a potential economic windfall, the political stakes are higher than ever. Public expectations are soaring, but...

In a move that government officials say is vital as oil production surges, Guyana’s National Assembly passed sweeping new legislation on Friday to enhance the country’s ability to prevent and respond to oil spills.  The Oil Pollution Prevention, Preparedness, Response...

SBM Offshore said it is on track to bring three major FPSOs online in 2025, with FPSO Almirante Tamandaré, FPSO Alexandre de Gusmão, and FPSO ONE GUYANA progressing steadily toward key milestones. Chief Executive Officer, Øivind Tangen, confirmed this in...

Katina Benn, President of the Women in Maritime Association Caribbean (WiMAC) – Guyana Chapter Inc., has been instrumental in advancing gender equality within Guyana's maritime industry. The organization was officially launched on May 18, 2022, coinciding with the inaugural...

A voyage of over 11,000 nautical miles (20,000 kilometers) concluded for the ONE GUYANA floating, production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel.  The vessel departed Singapore 60 days ago, arriving in Guyana on schedule.  First Lady of Guyana, Arya Ali was...

Elroy Vankennie is the first Guyanese to hold the role of Quality Health Safety Security and Environment (QHSSE) Manager at Guyana Shore Base Inc. (GYSBI). “Being the first Guyanese in this position is an incredible honor and a proud...

Stuart Young will continue to lead Trinidad and Tobago’s Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries in his new position as Prime Minister. He was sworn in on March 17.  Young was originally appointed Minister of Energy on April 19, 2021,...

The global oil industry is changing, with Guyana's production rising quickly while Mexico's output declines. This is according to Adrian Duhalt, a fellow at the Texas-Mexico Center at the Southern Methodist University, who pointed out their contrasting paths. “Guyana’s oil...

In 2024, Guyana’s High Court registered/recognised two foreign awards in court actions brought by ConocoPhillips Gulf of Paria against Venezuela. The company seeks access to money that Guyana owes Venezuela to satisfy a foreign arbitral award.  The application was heard...