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SBM Offshore’s footprint in Guyana growing larger; 51 new vendors added in 2023

Fifty-one Guyanese companies were added to SBM Offshore Guyana’s vendor database in 2023, according to Garri Fraser, the company’s Local Content Officer.  Fraser gave insight on SBM Offshore’s local content strides, during the company’s 'Let’s Talk Local Content’ Seminar, held...

TOTALTEC teams up with Skills Assurance to offer Guyanese companies a new suite of eLearning packages

TOTALTEC has announced its collaboration with Skills Assurance, a provider of eLearning training solutions, to introduce comprehensive eLearning packages tailored for Guyanese companies working in, and supporting the energy sector. TOTALTEC said it aims to enhance worker safety standards,...

Guyana sets the “gold standard” for stable policy to attract high-quality investments – S&P VP 

Guyana has been praised for having a stable environment for investment, but S&P Global Vice President, Daniel Yergin, took it a step further; branding it “the gold standard.”  Appearing virtually at Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo on Feb....

Guyana must be predictable, non-capricious with oil companies, says Jagdeo

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo of Guyana talked about the necessity for the government to maintain a predictable and non-capricious approach towards international oil companies to ensure the success of the country's oil and gas industry. He said it is...

IGOT to tap needs of Guyana’s oil and gas industry

International Gas and Oil Trading (IGOT) is working to make its mark on Guyana’s offshore industry and carve out its space in the region, according to General Manager Luis Rojas. The company is currently participating in the Guyana Energy...

Sispro Inc. unveils Vendor Registration Portal 

To tap into the buzz around the ongoing Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo, Sispro Inc. - the Guyanese company that was awarded two blocks in the recent auction - launched its Vendor Registration Portal.  Sispro said the portal...

SBM Offshore launches second annual Guyana-Monaco Mousetrap Car Grand Prix

SBM Offshore has officially initiated the second Guyana-Monaco Mousetrap Car Grand Prix 2024, inviting secondary schools in Guyana to participate in the unique international competition with the support of the Ministry of Education. According to a release from SBM Offshore...

Ghana’s Sentuo Oil Refinery to train Guyanese engineers

Ghana's Sentuo Oil Refinery has pledged to train 12 Guyanese engineers or engineering students. The commitment was made following President Irfaan Ali’s official visit, during which he attended the refinery’s Jan. 26 commissioning. Guyanese engineers are a highly sought-after...

Exxon launches countrywide “Big Red Bus Tour” with GY$10M in giveaways

ExxonMobil Guyana on Saturday, January 27, launched “The Big Red Bus Tour” aimed at boosting community engagement. Part of it was a GY$10 million giveaway competition, with an MG car as the grand prize. Local artistes, Poonam Singh, Jackie Jaxx...

100 paid internships in Guyana’s oil sector being targeted this year

Approximately 100 Guyanese will be offered a paid internship opportunity as part of local content training initiatives being implemented this year.  Senior Minister with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, who presented Guyana’s 2024 budget on Jan. 15, reported that...

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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...