Stories Beyond the Barrel

You’ve heard the story of Guyana’s rapid success in the global oil industry. Now hear from the people who’ve managed to build empires and carve out their own lanes because of it. These are their stories.

Stories Beyond the Barrel

From chemistry to cargo: How Natina Singh became ExxonMobil Guyana’s first Operations and Logistics Superintendent

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When Natina Singh began her academic journey in chemistry, she never imagined she would one day be managing logistics and operations at ExxonMobil Guyana’s shore bases.  She told her story on the most recent episode of ExxonMobil’s Onshore Diaries. “There...
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Natonya Scipio’s story of dedication and impact in Guyana’s oil industry

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When it comes to safety in the oil and gas industry, Natonya Scipio believes the smallest actions often make the biggest difference. As a Quality Coordinator at Expro Guyana, her mission is clear: ensure every person on site goes...
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Shelisa Sattaur: Shaping Guyana’s oil and gas future through people development

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Shelisa Sattaur didn’t plan to build a career in human resources, and certainly not in one of the most technical industries in the world. But what began as a curiosity about people and workplace culture has grown into a...
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Zero experience, full determination: Dakarai Griffith’s journey

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The world of machinery, hydraulics, and offshore operations wasn’t part of Dakarai Griffith’s plan. His early days were spent behind a desk, crunching numbers and managing paperwork. But curiosity has a way of changing paths. “I started hearing more about...
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The rise of Expro’s first Guyanese Field Service Supervisor, Norman Chapman 

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When Norman Chapman joined Expro Guyana in 2018, then known as Frank’s International, he was one of just five Guyanese on the team. Today, he stands as the company’s first Guyanese Field Service Supervisor, leading operations that support the...
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Kavita Khan: Driving finance in Guyana’s oil sector

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For Senior Accountant Kavita Khan, TechnipFMC first caught her attention through a presentation. “One of the managers… was going around to different companies that were offering services to TechnipFMC… I was very impressed… I would like to be a...
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David Phillips: Building skills and people at TechnipFMC

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David Phillips’ path to TechnipFMC started far from the oilfields — in mining. “My background is largely in mining,” he said. “I found that it took away from family life…a friend suggested TechnipFMC. A few applications later, I got...
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Sabrina Latchman: Pioneering as one of TechnipFMC’s first female hires

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When TechnipFMC visited her aviation school at Ogle, Sabrina Latchman knew little about oil and gas. “It was brand new… I didn’t even know oil and gas was something happening in Guyana until they came.” She applied for the Technical...
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From Moruca to the oilfields: Keith Da Silva’s journey into Guyana’s energy future 

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Keith Da Silva is proud of where he is from. “I am from Moruca, Region One,” he said from his station at the Halliburton Guyana base, where he is completing his second year of training as a Technical Professional.  His...
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‘We have more opportunities now than we ever had’ – Guyanese Engineer on commissioning ONE GUYANA FPSO

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Kenny Bissoon’s career has taken him from petrochemical plants in Trinidad to shipyards in Singapore and China, but bringing the ONE GUYANA floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel online in his home country stands out as a defining...
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