Category: Articles
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Careful planning can shield Guyana from oil sector pitfalls – T&T High Commissioner
By Kiana Wilburg CEO, Guyana Energy Conference & Supply Chain Expo As Guyana’s economic growth continues to move forward at a rapid pace, its regulators face a precarious tightrope. It is one that entails walking the fine line of balancing plans for diversification and human development. However, with careful policymaking, robust institutions, and regional collaboration,… Read more
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Guyana Energy Conference unveils new digital platforms, cultural experiences for 2025 flagship event
The industry leading Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo (GECSCE) launched the 2025 edition on Monday, September 2, under the theme ‘Connecting the Dots, Integrating the Future’. The media launch was attended by energy industry stakeholders as well as business representatives from other sectors in Guyana. This next edition is scheduled to take place… Read more
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ExxonMobil shedding more assets to focus on treasure trove in Guyana, other countries
By Kiana Wilburg CEO, Guyana Energy Conference & Supply Chain Expo American oil giant, ExxonMobil, is intensifying its focus on high-value assets, such as its Stabroek block operations in Guyana, by shedding non-core oil assets in the U.S. Permian Basin. The company is reportedly looking to sell a selection of its oil and gas properties… Read more
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Breaking barriers: ExxonMobil’s US$100M Greater Guyana Initiative empowering women, supporting future innovators
By Kiana Wilburg CEO, Guyana Energy Conference & Supply Chain Expo The Greater Guyana Initiative (GGI), a $100 million commitment from Stabroek Block partners ExxonMobil, Hess, and CNOOC, is proving to not only be a catalyst for women empowerment, but also, a vital support system for the next generation of innovators. During an interview on… Read more
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ExxonMobil Guyana Returns as Title Sponsor for Fourth Year Running at the Prestigious Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo
ExxonMobil Guyana has pledged its support for the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo (GECSCE), proudly returning as the Title Sponsor for the fourth consecutive year. This flagship event, which enjoys the exclusive support of the Government of Guyana, will be held from February 18th to 21st, 2025 at the Guyana Marriott Hotel. Notably,… Read more
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To be leaders in Guyana’s development, local companies must invest in their own – Expert
By Kiana Wilburg CEO, Guyana Energy Conference & Supply Chain Expo If Guyanese are to be the leaders of the nation’s sustainable development, rather than passive participants, then local companies must play their part and prioritize workforce development. This insight was shared by international Sales Strategist and Professional Development Expert, Robin Singh. During his appearance… Read more
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ExxonMobil, Petronas among companies ready to pay Guyana US$100M in signature bonuses for prime blocks
By Kiana Wilburg CEO, Guyana Energy Conference & Supply Chain Expo The companies which secured eight prime blocks offshore Guyana are all ready to pay their signing bonuses totalling US$100 million upon sealing their contracts. This is according to the country’s Natural Resources Minister, Vickram Bharrat. During his mid-year press briefing on August 14, Bharrat… Read more
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Guyana’s models for success could help CARICOM address investment gaps -CEDA Executive Director
By Kiana Wilburg CEO, Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo Guyana, now a regional powerhouse with its considerable oil and gas resources, should share its well-tested models for economic diversification with its sister nations in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). This is according to Executive Director of the Caribbean Export Development Agency (CEDA), Dr Damie… Read more
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SLB, ExxonMobil pioneer new methods to speed up drilling for Guyana’s oil riches
By Kiana Wilburg CEO, Guyana Energy Conference & Supply Chain Expo SLB, an American oilfield services company, revealed this week that it worked closely with ExxonMobil Guyana to redefine its drilling methods to unlock the world-class oil resources in Guyana’s Stabroek Block. Its novel approach resulted in a higher Rate of Penetration (ROP). This, in… Read more
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1,400 Guyanese women are supporting offshore oil operations -ExxonMobil official
By Kiana Wilburg CEO, Guyana Energy Conference & Supply Chain Expo Guyanese women continue to break barriers in new and complex horizons as there are now 1,400 women working offshore in support of the country’s booming oil operations. Making this revelation recently was ExxonMobil Guyana’s Geoscience Manager, Jennifer Elliott. During her appearance on the Energy… Read more