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Iván Duque hails Guyana as a ‘Green Superpower’
His Excellency Iván Duque, former President of Colombia, has emphasized Guyana’s status as a global biodiversity powerhouse and a vital carbon sink. Speaking at the recently concluded Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo, he highlighted the potential of these natural assets to attract investment and serve as an engine for social transformation in the… Read more
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Afreximbank offers US$1 billion facility to support Guyanese oil businesses
Prof. Benedict O. Oramah states Afreximbank’s intention to establish US$1 billion oil service financing facility to support local participation in Guyana’s oil industry. Read more
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President Ali emphasizes AI’s role in transforming Guyana’s education sector
Guyana’s President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, highlights the role of AI in the Guyana Digital School initiative, signaling a transformative shift towards personalized education and addressing student weaknesses. The Head of State spoke at the recently concluded Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo. Read more
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President Abinader highlights ‘important’ relationship between Guyana and DR
At the Guyana Energy Conference 2025, the President of the Dominican Republic, H.E Luis Rodolfo Abinader Corona highlighted the importance of continued collaboration between nations, emphasizing the strong partnership between the Dominican Republic and Guyana. One key area of focus has been workforce training, where the Ministry of Labour of Guyana and Info Tech have… Read more
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Stability offered to existing oil companies sends right signal to potential developers – WoodMac Expert
While Guyanese authorities are working with ExxonMobil to monetize the oil resources unlocked in the Stabroek Block, government officials are simultaneously courting potential developers to explore other parts of the basin. Senior Director at Wood Mackenzie’s Upstream Consulting and Carbon Management Team, Ignacio Rooney commended this move as a strategic one, while acknowledging strides the… Read more
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Guyana is in a very unique and privileged position with its oil wealth- Dr. Vernon Paltoo
President of National Energy Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Limited, Dr Vernon Paltoo recently described Guyana as being in a “very unique and privileged position” with its oil and gas resources. In fact, Dr Paltoo believes authorities have done well in setting the framework for a successful energy industry. As it continues along this path,… Read more
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Heritage Petroleum CEO calls for vigilance of oil prices
CEO of Heritage Petroleum, Erik Keskula recently underscored the need for Guyanese authorities to keep a close watch on oil prices. During his participation at the 2025 Guyana Energy Conference & Supply Chain Expo, Keskula was keen to note that predicting oil prices can oftentimes present challenges as the market itself is quite volatile. Be… Read more
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More space for women in energy
The 2025 edition of the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo was seen as an event that celebrated more women in energy. As the conference wrapped up last week, two of the women leading the conference, Kiana Wilburg and Fareeza Haniff, spoke to the News Room about the work that went into organising the… Read more
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Guyana gov’t on right track with investments in infrastructure over cash handouts – Sir Paul Collier
The Guyana government’s push to leverage its oil wealth for critical infrastructure is a “sensible approach,” says Sir Paul Collier, Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford. The world-renowned economist noted during an episode of the Energy Perspectives podcast that oil does not last forever; therefore, Guyanese… Read more
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With Guyana’s energy plans, data mining presents exciting opportunities for growth – Renowned Technologist
With the Guyana government intent on leveraging a portion of the nation’s massive gas resources for energy, Chief Technologist and Founder of Tonal, Aly Orady said data mining is one exciting prospect that can be considered for sustainable growth. During his participation at the Guyana Energy Conference, Orady was keen to note that the technological… Read more