By Saskia WarrickFebruary 18, 2025 The fourth edition of the Guyana Energy Conference kicked off this morning under the theme, “Connecting the Dots: Integrating the Future.” President Dr. Irfaan Ali delivered the feature address, emphasizing the importance of partnerships and investments in driving prosperity for Guyana and the wider region. In his address, President Ali […]
By Delicia JanneireFebruary 18, 2025 The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) and the Board of Industrial Training (BIT), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), have launched a Just Energy Transition Seed Funding initiative valued at US$250,000. The program, introduced at the UN House in Georgetown, aims to expand the country’s electric transportation sector […]
By Delicia JanneireFebruary 18, 2025 The highly anticipated Energy Conference and Exhibition opened today, with over 190 local, regional, and international businesses showcasing their products and services. Participants expressed optimism about forming key partnerships with local enterprises, particularly in the oil and gas sector. The exhibition features companies from various industries, including those focused on […]
By Saskia WarrickFebruary 12, 2025 The number of Guyanese returning home has been steadily rising, with many being drawn back by government incentives that ease their transition and encourage contributions to the country’s development. According to Rosalinda Rasul, the head of the Diaspora Unit, the remigration numbers have more than doubled in the past five […]
By Saskia WarrickFebruary 12, 2025 ExxonMobil Guyana has filed an environmental authorization application for its eighth offshore oil development, the Longtail project. This marks another significant milestone in the expansion of Guyana’s energy sector. The Longtail project, which involves both oil and non-associated gas resources, is poised to be a major development. ExxonMobil anticipates a […]
By Delicia Janneire | February 11, 2025 With less than a week to go, the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo 2025 is set to open, bringing together stakeholders, legislators, and business executives for four days of discussions on advancements in the oil and gas sector. President Dr. Irfaan Ali has described this year’s […]
By Saskia WarrickFebruary 11, 2025 The government is advancing efforts to expand Guyana’s downstream industries through the Gas-to-Energy (GTE) project, with a focus on local and regional investment, industrial development, and new export markets. The initiative aims to lower production costs, create new industries, and strengthen Guyana’s position as an energy supplier. As the project […]
February 10, 2025 President Dr. Irfaan Ali has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to responsibly managing Guyana’s oil and gas resources while addressing key challenges facing the country. In a live podcast interview on Sunday, President Ali highlighted the need for strategic planning to mitigate external shocks, particularly the global rise in the cost of imported […]
By Celestine Chacon | February 5, 2025 Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, has described Guyana’s Gas-to-Energy project as the most transformative initiative in the country’s history. His remarks were made during an appearance on the “Energy Perspective” podcast hosted by Kiana Wilburg, CEO of the Guyana Energy Conference. Minister Bharrat highlighted the government’s strategic […]
By Delicia JanneireFebruary 4, 2025 The National Assembly has approved $141.45 billion in budgetary allocations for the Office of the Prime Minister, paving the way for significant advancements in the Gas-to-Energy (GTE) project at Wales and the electronic identity card (e-ID) initiative. Of the total sum, $51.2 billion has been allocated for the second phase […]