By Josiah Williams | December 4, 2024 Regulatory stability will play a crucial role in securing future investments in the Guyana-Suriname Basin, according to Alistair Routledge, President of ExxonMobil Guyana. Routledge made this statement during an appearance on the Energy Perspectives podcast, a weekly series leading up to the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain […]
By Josiah Williams | November 29, 2024 International Group Investments Inc. (IGI Inc.), a local company that was awarded oil blocks in 2022, is broadening its impact in Guyana by making significant investments in the agriculture and education sectors. As part of its corporate social responsibility strategy, IGI Inc. has acquired land in Moblissa and […]
By Josiah WilliamsNovember 28, 2024 Guyana has implemented robust systems to prevent future suspensions from the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), according to Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh. The assurance was provided during financial debates in Parliament as the government defended a request for $125 […]
By Josiah Williams | November 28, 2024 The United States Export-Import (EXIM) Bank has approved Guyana’s loan application for the Gas-to-Energy (GTE) project, marking a significant development in the government’s efforts to lower electricity costs and expand energy infrastructure. The announcement was made by Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo during a press conference, where he outlined […]
By Saskia Warrick | November 15, 2024 General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Bharrat Jagdeo, has responded to Opposition MP David Patterson’s criticism regarding the rental cost of power ships, which Patterson suggested could have been used to address the issues facing the Guyana Power and Light (GPL). Jagdeo provided a detailed breakdown […]
November 13, 2024 GPEC Energy Products (Guyana) Inc. officially launched its operations in the local market with a ceremony held yesterday evening. As the first distributor of engineered equipment tailored for the oil and gas industry in Guyana, GPEC aims to play a pivotal role in the country’s growing energy sector. The company is committed […]
By Saskia Warrick | November 12, 2024 Three local fabricating companies are playing a pivotal role in the construction of the Whiptail Jaguar Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit, a project that marks a significant milestone in the oil and gas sector. A steel strike ceremony was held earlier today to celebrate this achievement. […]
By Samuel Sukhnandan | November 8, 2024 In a move to boost the country’s power supply in time for the holiday season, the Government of Guyana is set to add a second power ship to the national grid. This addition is expected to increase electricity access for Guyanese, especially during the Christmas period. Dr. Bharrat […]
By Josiah WilliamsOctober 29, 2024 For the first time, residents of Crabwood Creek and Moleson Creek in East Berbice Corentyne are enjoying access to electricity, thanks to the efforts of the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL). This milestone fulfills a commitment made by President Irfaan Ali earlier this year during his engagement with communities […]
October 25, 2024 In preparation for the increased energy demand during the Christmas season, the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) has already initiated measures to bolster the power supply. Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), revealed that GPL has gone out to tender for additional power generation. The bids […]