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Letter-to-the-Editor: Local talent at the forefront of oil and gas operations 

Dear Editor,  I must commend oil and gas companies for maintaining the locals first approach in operations within the sector, in full compliance with the local content legislation. Recent announcements from several operators signal that this commitment is more than...

SLB strengthens local partnerships with first-ever women-owned business supplier forum in Guyana

As women-led enterprises continue to expand their influence across Guyana’s energy sector, the need for targeted support and guidance has become increasingly clear.  In response, SLB successfully hosted its first Women-Owned Business Supplier Forum - an initiative designed to amplify...

Atlantic Talent Inc. launches to revolutionize workforce development in Guyana’s oil & gas sector

A big step forward for Guyana’s workforce development has been announced with the formal establishment of Atlantic Talent Inc., a new joint venture between Guyana’s Fiscal Frontier Inc. and Canada’s Avara Solutions.  This partnership aims to address the growing demand...

From Moruca to the oilfields: Keith Da Silva’s journey into Guyana’s energy future 

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...

SBM Offshore’s community initiatives in Guyana promote sustainability, local economies

SBM Offshore’s role in Guyana goes beyond oil production, as its community engagement projects aim to create long-lasting impacts on local economies. While known for its floating production storage and offloading units and offshore capabilities, the Dutch shipbuilder is...

Local security company to hire over 70 Guyanese as operations expand  

Secure Innovations and Concepts Inc. (SI&C) plans to hire 75 locals as its operations expand in Guyana.  Its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Harold Hopkinson, told OilNOW that SI&C's services encompass everything from managed security services for public and private clients...

SBM Offshore eyes US$37M in contracts, over 700 training hours for Guyanese 

SBM Offshore Guyana’s recent Vendor Day activity saw a commitment of over 700 hours of training and US$37 million in contracts for local suppliers.  The company met with 70 representatives of local businesses at the event, which is an integral...

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Oil prices stabilized on Monday, as US allies reject Trump’s call for naval group to open Strait of Hormuz 

Oil prices eased by 1% on Monday as U.S. allies rejected President Donald Trump's repeated calls for help to...