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

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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From classroom to rig: Noble Cadets share how scholarship changed their lives

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Two recipients of Noble Corporation’s Cadet Scholarship Programme have shared testimonies on how the initiative has opened doors beyond financial assistance, changing the trajectory of their lives. Jashwan Somerset, a 2024 scholarship recipient, recalled the relief and surprise of being...
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‘It’s the people, the mission, and the impact’ – Asset Manager says as ONE GUYANA begins production

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The ONE GUYANA floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel has begun producing oil as part of ExxonMobil’s Yellowtail development offshore Guyana. Anthony Jackson, Asset Manager for the vessel, described the moment as deeply meaningful for the team behind it....
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Voices from the DrillMAX: Guyanese talent is driving offshore operations

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Aboard the Stena DrillMAX, Guyanese professionals are playing key roles in keeping offshore operations in tip-top shape. In the latest edition of Energy Magazine - OilNOW’s sister agency - a spotlight was shone on a few of these hardworking...
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From curiosity to career: Trainee Derrickman finds purpose on Stena DrillMAX

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Steve Sirkissoon has always been fascinated by the offshore world. Now, as a trainee derrickman aboard the Stena DrillMAX, he's living that dream. “It's a relatively new industry in our country, but I have always been interested in offshore working...
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From Criminal Law to the Law of the Sea: Meet Thandi McAllister

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In celebration of the International Day for Women in Maritime, we highlight Thandi McAllister, Guyana’s IMO Representative and MARAD Legal Director, whose work shapes maritime law and leadership. Thandi McAllister once planned a career in criminal law. But a second-year...
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Empowering women through action: Inside ExxonMobil Guyana’s WIN network

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The Women's Interest Network, or WIN, is ExxonMobil’s global initiative to empower and motivate women across the company. In Guyana, the network is growing in reach and impact, according to Emi Esechie, External Reporting Supervisor and WIN advisor. Esechie, who...
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