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Sri Lankan company wins contract to build Guyana’s Kumu, Moco Moco hydropower plants

Guyana’s National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) revealed that an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for the 1.5MW Kumu and 0.7MW Moco Moco hydropower plants, was awarded to Vidullanka PLC (Sri Lanka). The company said it will execute these works for US$12,850,000. Incorporated in 1997, Vidullanka...

Local companies urged to join forces or risk losing out on opportunities in oil sector

Guyana’s Natural Resources Minister, Vickram Bharrat recently appealed to members of the business community to cease being a vessel for the “crab-in-a-barrel” mentality. This phrase describes a group of like-situated people who hurt each other in attempting to get...

Over US$127 million spent by Exxon, contractors in Guyana during first half of 2022

For the first half of 2022, ExxonMobil Guyana and its contractors spent over US$127 million (GY$26.5 billion) on Guyanese suppliers The Stabroek Block operator has also confirmed with OilNOW that since announcing the first commercial discovery in 2015, over US$700 million was...

Shifting the tsunami of oil investments to Regions Three and Six in Guyana

In just seven years, Georgetown has morphed into the oil capital of the country. Within its borders are several major shore base facilities such as G-Port and the Guyana Shore Base (GYSBI). It is also home to the headquarters...

Ramps Logistics secures contract extension with Exxon following court win in Guyana

Ramps Logistics Guyana Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Shaun Rampersad has confirmed that following his company’s receipt of a Local Content Certificate, it was able to secure an extension of its contract with ExxonMobil affiliate, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited...

US$800 million in Middle East, Africa contracts awarded to Saipem

Saipem said it has been awarded new offshore drilling contracts; three in the Middle East and two in West Africa. It is now able to focus exclusively on offshore work, after closing the sale of its onshore business to KCA Deutag...

Local Content Certificate is a powerful tool when being evaluated for contracts – Dr. Pertab

Having a Local Content Certificate not only demonstrates to regulators that you are a legitimate Guyanese company or joint venture in the oil and gas supply chain, but it also puts you in an advantageous position during the evaluation...

Oil sector exceeds 2022 targets for training, hiring Guyanese – Dr. Pertab

Head of Guyana’s Local Content Secretariat, Dr. Martin Pertab shared during the opening ceremony of the Guyana Supplier Forum 2022, that the oil and gas sector has exceeded targets set for the training and hiring of Guyanese nationals to...

14 oil blocks up for auction in South America’s hottest new basin

Guyana’s Vice President, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, announced Thursday that the government settled the main fiscal terms for the new model production sharing agreement, including 10% royalty and a 65% cost recovery cap. These terms, he explained, will apply for blocks awarded at...

Exxon awards contract to MODEC for fifth Guyana FPSO

Global supplier and operator of offshore floating platforms, Mitsui Ocean Development & Engineering Company Inc. (MODEC) announced on Tuesday that it has signed a contract to perform Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) for a Floating Production, Storage and...

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Chevron’s entry strengthens Guyana oil sector despite Venezuela ties – Rystad Energy  

Chevron’s entry into Guyana’s Stabroek Block will not disrupt ongoing operations, according to Schreiner Parker, Partner and Head of...