Author: Kiana Wilburg
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By championing local content, Guyana set to triumph with oil and gas -Nestoil Group Chairman
If Guyanese authorities continue to effectively champion local content, as well as leverage the experiences of nations like Nigeria and Norway, it would be set for triumph with its world class oil and gas resources. This is according to Dr. Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi, Chairman and CEO of Nestoil Group. The Chairman and his team that included… Read more
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Guyana arms multi-trillion-dollar oil sector with most modern laws in Western Hemisphere – AG
Since assuming office in August 2020, the Guyana Government has embarked on an aggressive programme for legislative and regulatory reform. This approach has produced a modernised Petroleum Activities Law which the nation’s Attorney General, Anil Nandlall, SC hails as “the most modern expression” of its kind within the western hemisphere. During his first appearance on… Read more
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Guyana making key investments to build world-class environmental regulator – EPA Head
Executive Director of the EPA, Dr. Kemraj Parsram says he is acutely aware of the need to maintain this delicate balance, hence strategic investments are being made to ensure the EPA becomes a world-class regulator. During his inaugural appearance on the Energy Perspectives podcast, a programme powered by the Guyana Energy Conference & Supply Chain… Read more
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Guyana offering sweet incentive package to support Electric Vehicles Industry – GEA Head
In keeping with Guyana’s green energy ambition goals, authorities are creating an enabling environment for electric vehicles to become the new norm. According to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA), Dr. Mahender Sharma, this entails the construction of charging stations, the training of technicians, and a sweet incentive package. Sharma… Read more
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Guyana hitting major milestones with solar power projects – GEA Head
Even as Guyanese authorities accelerate oil production offshore, strategic steps are being taken to diversify the nation’s energy mix. According to the Head of the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA), Dr. Mahender Sharma, Guyana is already hitting major milestones in replacing diesel with solar power through various projects country wide. During his interview on the Energy… Read more
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Guyana Energy Conference & Supply Chain Expo 2025 returns February 18-21 at the Marriott Hotel
The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo will be held from February 18 to 21, 2025 under the theme, ‘Connecting the Dots: Integrating the Future.’ This flagship event is anticipated to attract over 5,000 delegates, feature 180+ booths, and host 70+ distinguished speakers at the Guyana Marriott Hotel. The theme emphasises the interconnected nature… Read more
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Part 1: Guyana overhauling judicial system to support booming economy-Attorney General
In this week’s episode of the Energy Perspectives Podcast, Guyana’s Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC provides a comprehensive overview of the measures implemented thus far to improve the efficiency and transparency of the judicial sector. In Part 1 of this detailed discussion, Nandlall said some of these measures include the… Read more
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Guyana empowered to ensure coverage of all oil spill costs beyond Exxon’s US$2B parent company guarantee – EPA Head
While an ExxonMobil-consortium in the Stabroek block has furnished Guyana with a US$2 billion parent company guarantee for oil spills, as well as a US$600 million insurance package, authorities are empowered to ensure all liabilities beyond these are covered. This was recently noted by Head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Kemraj Parsram during his… Read more
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Guyana’s EPA leveraging technology to become world-class regulator
With the aim of becoming a world class regulator, Head of Guyana’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Kemraj Parsram says funds are being deployed to leverage technology as well as upskill its talent pool. During his appearance on the Energy Perspectives Podcast, Parsram shared key details of this strategic plan with CEO of the Guyana Energy… Read more
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Guyana’s women can play key role in meeting 53,000 labour gap – CLBD Director
To support the substantial growth taking place across Guyana’s industries including agriculture, construction, and oil and gas, authorities must find at least 53,000 new workers. To bridge this labour gap, Director of the Centre for Local Business Development (CLBD), Dr. Natasha Gaskin-Peters said there are a multiplicity of positive outcomes to be had by harnessing… Read more