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Reports point to heightened security around energy assets in T&T amid terror concerns

Warnings about Islamist group ISIS having a local cell in Trinidad and Tobago (TT) has prompted energy companies in the twin island republic to beef up security. London-based Argus Media reported on Monday that government, industry officials and diplomats told...

Oil production key in catapulting Ghana to one of world’s fastest growing economies

While seen as a curse by some, oil production and its spin-off effects can positively impact developing countries and change their fortunes for the better. The New York Times in a March 10 report stated that as recently as the...

Private Sector body ramping up efforts to prep Guyanese businesses for O&G

Guyana’s Private Sector Commission (PSC) is spearheading a seminar scheduled to be held on Tuesday that will focus on opportunities and perspectives for the local business community in the country’s emerging oil and gas sector. PSC Chairman, Eddie Boyer, told...

SBM Offshore in search of wide-ranging services for Guyana operations

As work on the Liza Destiny FPSO moves into high gear in Singapore, SBM offshore is ramping up its preparations for the arrival and operation of the vessel that will bring first oil for the South American country of...

Businessman behind ‘go-invest elsewhere’ ad apologises

Guyanese Businessman, Chief Executive Officer of Bel Air Georgetown-based Eco Potanzia Industry, Siri Persaud, has owned up to being behind a print advertisement in the Guyanese press calling on investors to invest elsewhere. Persaud has since apologised by way of...

15 Guyanese receive training to work on Noble Bob Douglas Drillship

A total of 15 Guyanese recently completed courses in Basic Safety Training (BST) and Ship Security Awareness (SSA) as part of the requisite training and certification needed to qualify them to be employed on the Noble Bob Douglas Drillship. The...

GIPEX registration approaching maximum capacity; organisers prepare for grand opening

With just 24 hours remaining before the inaugural Guyana International Petroleum Exhibition and Summit (GIPEX) begins, organisers say registration is approaching maximum capacity, even as more persons look to sign on to participate in the signature event. “For the inaugural...

Guyana ‘sweet crude’ revives dreams in once thriving Bauxite town

A number of persons in the mining town of Linden in Guyana on Friday benefited from training to help build their capacity in the oil and gas industry. ExxonMobil’s Centre for Local Business Development (CLBD), in its bid to...

Public engagement underway for Liza Phase 2 environmental authorization

Officials from ExxonMobil Guyana were part of a team that recently met with stakeholders in Regions Five and Six for discussions on the impact of a potential Liza Phase 2 Development project. This Public Scoping Mission is being hosted in...

GIPEX will play key role in showcasing Guyana – Exxon Country Manager

Strategic Partner of the Inaugural Guyana International Petroleum Business Summit and Exhibition (GIPEX) - ExxonMobil Guyana - expects the event to play a key role in showcasing the South American Country of 750,000 people. Speaking at the official launch of...

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‘Business as usual’: No disruption in Guyana’s operations despite Venezuela controversy – GCCI Pres.  

Kathy Smith, President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), has made it clear that there has...