Oil and gas summit opens
…as President promises robust institutional, legal architecture to manage petroleum sector By Lisa Hamilton GUYANA is “open for business” and welcomes all investors interested in helping the country achieve its objective of becoming an oil-producing nation, which is consciously transitioning into a ‘green’ economy for sustainable development. This was the central message to the over […]
Recruitment and institutional strengthening is vital to the proper management of Guyana’s petroleum sector
Director, Department of Energy, Dr. Mark Bynoe, today, said that recruitment and institutional strengthening is vital to the proper management of Guyana’s petroleum sector.The Department of Public Service, he said, is well positioned to take the lead in this regard. Dr. Bynoe made these statements while addressing senior management staff at an oil and gas […]
CDC opens Oil Spill Planning and Readiness Assessment Workshop
The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) this morning, opened an Oil Spill Planning and Readiness Assessment workshop at the Duke Lodge, which is aimed at finalising the Contingency Planning and Implementation of the Oil Pollution Preparedness Response and Cooperation (OPRC) Convention for key public and private players in the local oil and gas sector. The first […]
Energy Dept completing ‘gas to power’ feasibility analysis
(OilNow) As the Government of Guyana continues to look at ways to garner cheaper energy from oil and gas finds offshore, the Department of Energy is undertaking a feasibility study. Dr. Mark Bynoe, Director of the Department of Energy, on Thursday told the media that the study will serve more than one purpose. It will […]
Guyana and Trinidad sign MOU on energy cooperation
(DPI) A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was today signed between Guyana and Trinidad for cooperation in the energy sector. The MOU was signed at State House between President David Granger and Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Keith Rowley. President Granger said the signing of the MOU represents a step forward for the two countries which […]