Oil Sector Policy

 Become a Sustaining Member for just $5.00/month. | Donate Here Guyana’s discovery of vast oil reserves has brought unprecedented economic opportunities, but it has also laid bare the complexities of income inequality rooted …

Guyana’s Golden Opportunity Can Baby Bonds Bridge the Wealth Gap and Unite a Nation? By Terrence Richard Blackman, Ph. D. November 14, 2024 Guyana stands at a transformative moment in …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2024 — The Guyana Business Journal (GBJ) and the Caribbean Policy Consortium convened a landmark forum to explore implementing a Baby Bonds program in Guyana. …

As the dust settles on America’s presidential election, Guyana’s energy sector faces a pivotal moment. Donald Trump’s return to the White House in 2025 promises to reshape the hemispheric energy …

The prospect of a referendum on Guyana’s 2016 ExxonMobil oil contract has emerged as a critical policy consideration. Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo acknowledged the possibility while prioritizing the 2025 electoral …

ExxonMobil Guyana’s recent US$1.26 billion acquisition of the FPSO Prosperity from SBM Offshore marks more than just another asset purchase—it signals a pivotal shift in the company’s operational strategy and …

ExxonMobil’s anticipated 2026 investment decision on its Mozambique LNG project, a massive $30 billion venture, holds valuable insights for Guyana as it navigates its burgeoning oil and gas industry. The …

Ensuring Merit-Based Promotions and Advancement in Guyana’s Public Service: Challenges and Solutions According to recent World Bank and Caribbean Development Bank assessments (2019-2023), Guyana’s public service faces significant challenges in …

Guyana’s Rising Impact: ExxonMobil’s Record-Breaking Quarter ExxonMobil’s latest financial results tell a compelling story of success, with Guyana playing an increasingly prominent role in the company’s global operations. The third …

Guyana’s Oil Boom: Fueling the World’s Fastest Growing GDP Per Capita In recent years, Guyana has experienced remarkable economic growth, driven by the rapid development of its oil sector. According …