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How a Silicon Valley startup’s experiment in Guyana can inform U.S. health care

Innovative telehealth solutions are revolutionizing remote medicine in oil-rich Guyana, but their adoption in the U.S. is stifled by over-regulation. By Arick Wierson, Observer Despite all the astonishing advancements in medicine in the U.S. in recent years, policymakers and health care providers have yet to come...

TotalEnergies’ considers cuttings disposal options in Guyana and Trinidad for Block 58 project

For TotalEnergies' Block 58 project, drill cuttings from the four wells near environmentally sensitive areas may be disposed of onshore in Guyana or Trinidad and Tobago. This is according to the environmental and social impact assessment submitted to Suriname’s...

Capturing the corporate boom: Koaito Grant’s journey into oil and gas photography

In the evolving landscape of Guyana’s oil and gas industry, few have managed to carve out a niche quite like Koaito Grant. A name synonymous with corporate photography, Grant’s journey from discovering his passion for capturing moments to becoming...

Women represent 52% of Exxon’s workforce in Guyana

ExxonMobil Guyana is paving the way for female professionals in the energy sector, with 52% of its local workforce comprising women. Jennifer Elliot, Geoscience Manager at ExxonMobil Guyana, highlighted the company's commitment to gender diversity during a recent interview...

Women must be at the frontline of Guyana’s explosive development – Lady Cherie Blair

Lady Cherie Blair, founder of the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, emphasized the vital role of women in Guyana's rapid development. Speaking on the Energy Perspectives podcast, Blair highlighted the impact of women's empowerment on economic progress. Blair's advocacy stems...

Bayer and Kroger Team Up with Luke Bryan and Feeding America to Improve Access to Nutritious Food

Take Care, Now campaign aims to bring awareness and resources to rural AmericaCINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bayer and Kroger joined forces with country music star Luke Bryan and Feeding America to bring healthy food to more families who need it. According to...

Suzano Agrees US$110 Million Purchase of Two US Industrial Facilities from Pactiv Evergreen

SÃO PAULO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Suzano, the world's largest pulp producer, has announced the acquisition of industrial assets from Pactiv Evergreen in the United States. This will expand the company’s operations in North America and marks its entrance into the consumer and...

Caribbean Court third in a row to quash activist lawsuit against Stabroek Block permit 

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) dismissed an appeal filed by Guyanese citizen Ramon Gaskin challenging a local judgment that determined the Stabroek Block partners did not require separate licenses to operate offshore.  Gaskin’s initial application sought to quash the...

Guyana simplifies investment processes with new single-window system

The oil-rich nation of Guyana is taking significant steps to simplify business operations and attract more investments with the launch of its Planning and Development Single Window system. This new system, as announced by President Dr. Irfaan Ali, focuses...

Distilling Guyana’s Oil and Gas Regulatory Framework: The Introduction

By Chevy Devonish ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (ExxonMobil), and its partners Hess and CNOOC started oil and gas exploration in Guyana in 2008, and the first significant discovery, Liza-1, was made in 2015. In his 2024 budget speech, Dr. Ashni Singh, Senior...

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Nigeria’s Petroleum Commission confirms ExxonMobil’s US$1.5B investment in the country’s deepwater oil sector

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has confirmed that ExxonMobil will invest $1.5 billion in Nigeria’s deepwater oil...