Guyana looking to establish beneficial ownership register
Guyana’s Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat has revealed that the Government is moving to create a beneficial ownership register. This was disclosed during his address to Guyana Extractive Industry Transparency Week (GYEITW) on Monday. Mr. Bharrat told the virtual participants that the government has issued a request for proposals to solicit expressions of interest […]
Locals must actively pursue opportunities in oil sector
-says Dr. Singh Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Hon. Dr. Ashni Singh says local business people and companies must actively seek opportunities to penetrate and benefit from the oil and gas value chain. The Minister made this statement in his feature address at Tuesday evening’s launch of Sustainable […]
Handover of draft Local Content Policy
Natural Resources Minister, Hon. Vickram Bharrat yesterday held follow up discussions with Mr. Jairo Valverde, Resident Representative, UNDP and virtually handed over Guyana’s Draft Local Content Policy and further dialogue for continued support in the areas of local content and strategic planning for the natural resources sector. Minister Bharrat stated that “the UNDP has been […]
Natural Resources Minister, British High Commissioner discuss O&G partnerships
(OilNow) Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat on Wednesday met with British High Commissioner to Guyana, Greg Quinn, where they discussed a number of areas of collaboration including oil and gas. During the meeting, Mr. Bharrat commended the outgoing High Commissioner for his exemplary service and his support for the preservation of Guyana’s democracy. “The […]
Minister Bharrat advances process to review Payara Contract
— meets with Canadian Consultant, relevant agencies (Ministry of Natural Resources) As the new PPP/C Government aims to ensure Guyana secures the best deal for its oil resources, the Minister of Natural Resources, Hon. Vickram Bharrat, has advanced the process towards the review of the Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited’s (EEPGL) Payara contract. Minister […]
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 […]