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President Ali wants Guyana’s private sector to form supply vessel group for offshore assignments

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Guyana President Irfaan Ali on Friday urged the country’s private sector to form a consortium capable of joining offshore operations by providing supply and other support vessels.  With the rapid growth of the offshore oil and gas sector, the country...
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TotalEnergies launches EnergyJobs.sr to connect Surinamese talent with growing oil and gas opportunities

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PARAMARIBO, SURINAME – TotalEnergies Suriname officially launched the EnergyJobs.sr platform on Thursday at the Assuria Event Center in Paramaribo, presenting it as a centralized online hub to connect Surinamese jobseekers with opportunities in the country’s expanding oil and gas...
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Stena Drilling turns to Guyanese produce to feed offshore crews

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Stena Drilling has deliberately chosen to source most of its food supplies from Guyanese farmers and suppliers, tying its catering operations directly to local content goals. The company said this approach “boosts freshness and flavour” while supporting the country’s...
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Local investors deepen foothold in Guyana’s shorebase and port sector

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Local participation in Guyana’s offshore supply chain continues to expand, with Guyanese investors taking on larger roles in shore bases and port facilities that serve the country’s rapidly growing oil and gas industry.  Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat said...
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Guyana government sets firm January 2026 deadlines for local content approvals

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The Ministry of Natural Resources has announced a new fixed timeline for reviewing and approving local content certification applications. The update, released through the Local Content Secretariat today, takes effect in January 2026. The move forms part of President Irfaan...
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‘We need everyone on board’ – Anne Rita Wijdh calls for faster implementation of Suriname’s local content framework

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PARAMARIBO, SURINAME – In an exclusive interview with OilNOW, local content specialist Anne-Rita Wijdh offered her perspective on Suriname’s rapidly developing local content framework. Wijdh, who has been closely involved in discussions around Suriname’s developing local content framework and...
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Guyana’s Local Content Secretariat to launch digital portal and AI checks to speed up certification 

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The Local Content Secretariat is moving to a digital system to cut certificate wait times and widen access in Guyana. Director Michael Munroe announced the plan on day two of a Business Development Forum hosted by the Georgetown Chamber...
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Secretariat eyes 20 new areas for Guyana’s Local Content Act – Director 

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The Local Content Secretariat has flagged more than 20 additional areas that could be added to the first schedule of Guyana’s Local Content Act. Director Michael Munroe made the disclosure on day two of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce...
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Small businesses must ‘keep up’ with Guyana’s rapid growth – GCCI President

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Kathy Smith, President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), has urged small businesses to strengthen their systems, improve visibility, and embrace traceability as Guyana’s economy continues its rapid expansion.  She made the call at the opening of...
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Guyana inks new deal with some of the world’s largest oil companies, secures US$15M signing bonus

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A consortium of Petronas, QatarEnergy and TotalEnergies signed its Petroleum Exploration License for the S4 shallow block in Guyana’s offshore waters, a historic feat after the country’s maiden auction launched in 2022. The signing ceremony was held this morning...
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President Ali wants Guyana’s private sector to form supply vessel group for offshore assignments

Guyana President Irfaan Ali on Friday urged the country’s private sector to form a consortium capable of joining offshore...

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