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Guyana govt. eyes Stabroek block partners’ nearshoring jobs to give economy US$60 million annual boost

Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, recently disclosed his interest in bringing closer to these shores some 2000 jobs the ExxonMobil-led consortium in the Stabroek Block contracts overseas. The Head of State believes giving these jobs to locals could lead...

Unanimous support emerges in TT Energy Forum for standardized pre-qualification system – Energy Chamber head 

At the recent Local Content Forum, stakeholders from Trinidad and Tobago's energy sector rallied behind a pivotal idea: establishing a standardized pre-qualification system. Dr. Thackwray 'Dax' Driver highlighted the overwhelming support this proposal garnered across the supply chain in...

ABS recognizes Guyanese company with global accreditation

Pandora Energy Inc., a Guyanese manpower and recruitment firm, has recently achieved global recognition by obtaining the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) accreditation. This confirms the company's compliance with the International Labor Organization (ILO) Maritime Labor Convention (MLC) 2006,...

Five major implications of the Chevron-Hess US$53 billion acquisition

By Arthur Deakin - OilNOW The recent merging of oil and gas companies in the U.S. indicates that energy majors see a long-term future for specific hydrocarbons in the energy transition. Chevron’s announcement of their US$53 billion all-stock acquisition...

Dragos and Aramco Sign MOU Regarding the Protection of Industrial Infrastructure in Saudi Arabia

The MOU will create a path for potential creation of a local hardware assembly facility and OT cyber training academy for Aramco and its affiliates, and the Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaRIYADH, Saudi Arabia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dragos Inc., the global leader in...

Blue Water Shipping successfully manages arrival of largest cargo ship in Guyana

In a landmark achievement for Guyana's port infrastructure, Blue Water Shipping Guyana orchestrated the arrival of the MV Virtuous Striker, the largest cargo ship to ever dock in the Demerara River.  The vessel, boasting an impressive length of 190 meters,...

Japanese firm MODEC to create over 300 jobs in world’s fastest growing economy

A high-level team from Japanese shipbuilding company MODEC recently met with Guyana's Foreign Secretary, Robert Persaud in Tokyo, where an update on its local content plan and project operations were discussed. Persaud was at the time on a visit...

1,300 Guyanese women supporting Exxon activities onshore and offshore

New half-year local content data from ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) indicate that 1,300 Guyanese women are supporting the company's operations both on and offshore, in the South American country. EMGL said that Guyanese represent 69% of its overall workforce.  A total...

First half of Guyana technical training center for completion this quarter – Routledge

By next year, the Guyana Technical Training College Incorporated (GTTCI) will commence operations, as the first half is slated for completion this quarter. This is according to ExxonMobil Guyana President, Alistair Routledge.  “...we will see, by the beginning of next...

Blue Water Suriname appoints Sporkslede as General Manager

Blue Water Suriname, a subsidiary of global logistics company Blue Water, has announced the appointment of Gerson Sporkslede as its General Manager, signifying its readiness for full operations in the region.  In a release on October 13, Blue Water said...

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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...