By A. Bacchus
A pertinent conversation today, globally, is on the opportunity for women to have a seat at the table—in all things. With the oil and gas industry in Guyana, that conversation is now closely embedded in that of...
By A. Bacchus
Women’s History Month is observed in March, and it celebrates the contributions of women to events in history and society, I recently learned. International Women’s Day was also recently celebrated under the theme ‘Break the bias’, and...
By Arthur Deakin – OilNOW
AMI analysis shows that over 50% of the oil produced in the world takes place within authoritarian regimes. Russia and Saudi Arabia alone account for over 20% of global oil production. They are joined by...
Hydrocarbon resources diminish over time but the need for food remains central in the human existence. Guyana now has an unprecedented opportunity to modernize and mechanise its agriculture sector so that long after the oil is gone, the South...
By Dr H. Arlington Chesney - OilNOW
Guyana lifted its first commercial shipment of oil in December 2019. This is projected to be the start of a very dominant national oil and gas industry with the estimated reserves of ten...
The Guyana government appears ready to take more bold but cautious steps in the hydrocarbon arena as it is focusing some of its energy on creating a gas strategy with the assistance of its West African counterpart, Ghana.
Confirming this...
When the first oil discovery was announced in 2015, Guyanese and local businesses were keen to find out how the industry would benefit them. For Puran Brother’s Incorporated, while their services were not directly aligned with the industry, they...
Known worldwide for its advanced technologies, serving energy and industrial companies, Baker Hughes has brought top-tier oilfield services to Guyana with the opening of a Supercenter on the East Bank Corridor at Land of Canaan.
A multi-million-dollar investment, the Supercenter...
By Arthur Deakin - OilNOW
In late January, the Guyanese PPP administration introduced a U$2.6 billion budget for 2022 where it will consume 100% of the funds stored in its Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF). By year’s end, the SWF will...
The Guyana government is putting everything in place for the approval of the giant 250,000 barrels per day Yellowtail Development Project soon with Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo telling reporters on Thursday all systems should be in place by...