Category: Podcasts
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Guyana is a trailblazer in monetizing natural resources—it’s the place to be, says IDB Official
In this episode of the Energy Perspectives Podcast, powered by the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo, IDB Country Representative in Guyana, Lorena Solorzano-Salazar, lauds the approach by local authorities in successfully monetizing the nation’s well preserved forests. The official also registered her support following the announcement by President, Dr. Irfaan Ali to lead… Read more
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Women must be on frontline of Guyana’s explosive development – Lady Cherie Blair
In this episode of the Energy Perspectives Podcast, Lady Cherie Blair, King’s Counsel and founder of the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, shares her insights on why women must be at the forefront of Guyana’s rapid development. Discover her thoughts on: 1. The critical role of financial independence for women. 2. The impact of the… Read more
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Guyana poised to become region’s agro-processing powerhouse – GMSA Head
Head of the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA), Ramsay Ali is of the firm view that Guyana is poised to become a regional leader in agro-processing once the gas-to-energy project comes on stream in 2025. In fact, Ali, who is also the CEO of Sterling Products Limited, said the US$1.7 billion project, a critical component… Read more
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Guyana’s oil projects will go down as one of the greatest deepwater ventures in history – ExxonMobil official
In this episode of the Energy Perspectives Podcast, Vice President and Business Service Manager of ExxonMobil Guyana, Phillip Rietema shares that Guyana’s Stabroek Block projects will go down as one of the greatest deepwater ventures in history. Rietema says that these projects hold a competitive edge over many others across the world as it has… Read more
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Guyana well-positioned to become major player in the oil industry – Chairman of Nestoil Group
In this week’s episode of the Energy Perspectives Podcast, we engage Dr. Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi, Chairman and CEO of Nestoil Group. Nestoil has been a major player in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry since 1991. It is recognized as the largest indigenous engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning company for major IOCs in Sub-Saharan Africa. During his… Read more
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Guyana is an investor’s paradise – GO-Invest official, John Edghill
In this week’s episode of the Energy Perspectives Podcast, Senior Director of Investment at the Guyana Office for Investment (GO-Invest), John Edghill takes the spotlight. From the level playing field set by our laws to the favourable incentives set for the forestry, agriculture and energy industries, Edghill explains in great detail, some of the distinct… Read more
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PART 2: Guyana armed with most modern expression of oil-related laws – Attorney General
We continue with Part Two of our insightful discussion with Guyana’s Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall. In this segment, Nandlall explores the legislative evolution that has taken place over the last three years, all to strengthen the regulatory framework for the oil and gas sector. In his episode, he delves into… 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’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 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