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SLB seeks suppliers for inspection and testing services in Guyana

SLB, a global leader in energy technology, has issued a request for information (RFI) to identify qualified suppliers for inspection and testing services in Guyana. The company is seeking providers capable of conducting visual inspections, connection inspections, liquid penetration inspections,...

Local Content Register tops 1,100 companies, US$743M spent in 2024 

Guyana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Ashni Singh, revealed during the 2025 budget presentation last week that the Local Content Register now includes over 1,100 companies.  Dr. Singh reported...

SBM Offshore seeks local suppliers for coverall production

Guyana Deep Water Operations Incorporated (GDO), the local affiliate of SBM Offshore, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify Guyanese manufacturers capable of supplying construction-grade coveralls. The company aims to engage local suppliers to meet its operational needs...

TotalEnergies’ Gran Morgu project will drive local participation in 45 sectors – Suriname GM 

Suriname companies and workers in 45 sectors will have opportunities to participate in the development phase of the Gran Morgu project of Block 58, said TotalEnergies’ General Manager & Country Chair EP Suriname, Artur Nunes da Silva.  “45 sectors will...

Brazil enacts law enabling flexible local content policies in oil and gas

The Brazilian government has enacted Law 15,075/2024, introducing significant changes to the regulation of local content and production sharing agreements in the oil and gas sector. Effective December 26, 2024, the law aims to boost investments and optimize the...

Approx. US$2 billion spent to procure goods, services from local suppliers as Exxon marks five years of oil production in Guyana

With December 19, 2024, marking five years of oil production in Guyana, ExxonMobil said its deepwater projects are the “most successful” in the world. The company is hailing its first five years as a significant achievement underscoring the potential...

Guyanese duo traveling to Singapore for return journey on ONE GUYANA FPSO

Two Guyanese, Nevon Arno and Bevon Craig, are preparing to travel to Singapore to ready Newrest Guyana’s team for its journey on the ONE GUYANA floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel to the Stabroek Block. Nevon Arno, a...

SBM Offshore Guyana completes 900 hours of vendor training in 2024

SBM Offshore Guyana has achieved 900 hours of training with local vendors in 2024, as part of its commitment to enhancing operational standards among Guyanese businesses. Local Content Lead Garri Fraser disclosed the achievement during the company’s Vendor Day...

Exxon pushing for growth in fabrication, repair services in Guyana

ExxonMobil Guyana is working to expand fabrication, machining, and repair services to support its growing oil and gas operations. President of the company, Alistair Routledge, explained that this effort is part of its strategy to strengthen local businesses and...

Manatee project advances with local fabrication milestone in Trinidad

Shell, McDermott, and Trinidad Offshore Fabricators Unlimited (TOFCO) hosted a ceremonial steel-cutting simulation this week at the TOFCO Yard, La Brea Industrial Estate. The event marked the start of local fabrication for the Manatee Project’s platform jacket, the largest...

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Over 600 students converge at National Sports Hall for SBM Offshore Guyana’s Mousetrap Competition 

Energy filled the National Sports Hall as teams from 12 secondary schools across Guyana competed for first place at...