Author: Kiana Wilburg
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Local Content Law has created tremendous value for Guyana; time for our companies to go regional- Pres. Ali
While the promulgation of the Local Content Law has generated nearly US$1 billion in revenues for Guyanese and has given rise to tremendous capacity building, locals must now address their minds to maximizing the value created therein. This was one of the key messages shared by Guyana’s President, Dr Irfaan Ali on Tuesday. The Head… Read more
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Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo Welcomes New Leadership
The Secretariat of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo is thrilled to announce the appointment of Fareeza Haniff as the new Media and Operations Director and Kiana Wilburg as the new Chief Executive Officer. With their wealth of experience and innovative vision, Haniff and Wilburg are poised to lead the Secretariat into a… Read more
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Guyana Energy Conference & Supply Chain Expo to be catalyst for further local content development – Minister Bharrat
The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo, scheduled to be held at the Marriott Hotel from February 19-22, is poised to play a crucial role in promoting strategic partnerships between local and international businesses while also fostering economic development, organisers have said. Themed “Fuelling transformation and modernisation,” this event is rapidly emerging as a… Read more
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Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo: Local Private Sector called on to step up game, seek partnerships
The upcoming Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo will place spotlight on the grand scale of opportunities available for investment in the country’s blossoming economy, to which the local Private Sector has been urged to step up their game and seek partnerships. The third edition of the exposition is slated for February 19-22, 2024… Read more
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The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo will attract participation, at the highest level
With an expanded focus and already a premier event in the region, the third edition of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo will attract participation, at the highest level, from more than 21 countries and will see 19 sectors – outside of the energy sector – involved. Kurt Campbell reports… Read more
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ExxonMobil’s Whiptail Petroleum Licence reflects evolution of Guyana’s permitting process – Senior Petroleum Coordinator
Since assuming office in August 2020, the Guyanese Government has implemented numerous reforms to strengthen the permitting process for oil licences and environmental permits. Senior Petroleum Coordinator at the Ministry of Natural Resources, Bobby Gossai Jr. recently noted that the Petroleum Production License (PPL) that was granted to an ExxonMobil-led consortium for its US$12.7 billion… Read more
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Breakthroughs in technology propelling deep water success in Stabroek Block – Routledge
ExxonMobil, alongside its partners Hess and CNOOC, has often credited technological advancements as one of the key factors that allowed for rapid success in Guyana’s Stabroek block. In just five years, the Exxon-led consortium commenced oil production in December 2019 at the Liza Phase One project. This performance was deemed unprecedented as it surpassed the… Read more
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Foreign Secretary, Exxon Boss discuss Guyana’s sustainable oil operations, local empowerment at Houston event
CEO Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo Guyana’s Foreign Secretary, Robert Persaud and President of ExxonMobil Guyana, Alistair Routledge participated in a panel discussion on Tuesday titled, “Bridging Oceans: Guyana’s New Horizon” hosted in collaboration with the Greater Houston Partnership and Guyana Business Journal. The event was held at the Crystal Ballroom At the… Read more
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Guyana’s Local Content Law boosting businesses, building legacies
Two years post-implementation, Guyana’s Local Content Law has spurred nearly US$1 billion in revenue for local businesses across 40 work categories and enhanced local employment and skills development. Attorney-at-law and Member of Parliament, Sanjeev Datadin contends the law has clearly proven itself essential for fostering a lasting Guyanese legacy in the oil industry. In his… Read more
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Amaya Milk CEO backs Guyana’s diversification drive with $150M investment
Any oil producing nation that is desirous of avoiding the deadly consequences of overreliance on hydrocarbons would strive for a diversified economy. It is for this reason Guyanese authorities have emphasized the importance of using oil revenues as an impetus for growth in industries like agriculture. Many Guyanese here and in the diaspora believe in… Read more