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Building Tomorrow's: Future Today

Connecting the Dots: Integrating the Future

Fuelling Transformation and Modernisation

Harnessing Energy for Development

Charting a Sustainable Energy Future

Prospectus

Conference 2025

The 2025 Prospectus for the Guyana Energy Conference & Supply Chain Expo offers a comprehensive guide to one of the most anticipated events in the energy sector, set to take place from February 18th to 21st, 2025, at the prestigious Guyana Marriott Hotel in Georgetown. Entitled "Connecting the Dots: Integrating the Future," this year's conference focuses on fostering connections within the energy industry, promoting collaboration, and integrating innovative technologies for a sustainable future.

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Magazine

Conference 2025

The 2025 Magazine for the Guyana Energy Conference & Supply Chain Expo served as a premium, editorially driven publication that captured the full scope and significance of the event. More than a simple program, it stood as a curated showcase of Guyana’s rapidly evolving energy sector, bringing together expert perspectives, industry trends, and forward-looking insights that defined the conference’s agenda.

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Speakers

Conference 2025

We bring together government officials, experts, and renowned thought-leaders across all industries, for strategically curated discussions that provide cutting-edge solutions to the most pressing challenges of our time.

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His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali

President of the Co-Operative Republic of Guyana

His Excellency Mr. Luis Abinader

President of the Dominican Republic

Hon. Brig (R’td) Mark Phillips

Prime Minister of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana

Hon. Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo

Vice-President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana

Hon. Dr Ashni Singh

Senior Minister within the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance & Public Service of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana

Hon. Vickram Bharrat

Minister of Natural Resources of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana

Hon. Sonia Parag

Minister of Local Government & Regional Development of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana

Hon. Bishop Juan Edghill

Minister of Public Works of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana

Hon. Susan Rodrigues

Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana

Hon. Deodat Indar

Minister within the Ministry of Public Works

Agenda 2025

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From harnessing renewable energy solutions to building a workforce for the future, participants engage in insightful discussions on all matters critical to our prosperity and sustainability.

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9:00 AM

Opening Ceremony

Welcome remarks from the host, national anthem, security briefing

9:10 AM

Opening remarks

Kiana Wilburg, CEO, Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo

9:15 AM

Keynote Speaker

His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister, Qatar (Virtual remarks)

9:20 AM

Keynote Speaker

Address by His Excellency Luis Rodolfo Abinader Corona, President, Dominican Republic

9:30 AM

Keynote Address

His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President, Co-operative Republic of Guyana

9:50 AM

Prize Giving Ceremony - Essay Competition

Essay competition prize distribution ceremony

10:05 AM

Ribbon cutting and formal opening of Conference 2025

11:15 AM

Keynote Speaker

His Excellency Ivan Duque, Former President of Colombia

11:30 AM

Presentation

Presentation by Michael Pompeo, Former Secretary of State and former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, the United States of America

11:45 AM

Keynote Speaker

J. Hunter Farris, Senior Vice President, Deep Water, ExxonMobil

12:00 PM

Navigating the Energy Transition: Challenges for Developing Countries

Sir Paul Collier, Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the, Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford

12:15 PM

Keynote Speaker

Amy Meyers Jaffe, Director of the Energy, Climate Justice, and Sustainability Lab and Research Professor at New York University’s School of Professional Studies. (Virtual presentation)

12:30 PM

Keynote Speaker

Benedict Okechukwu Oramah, President, AfriExim Bank

12:45 PM

Remarks

Remarks by Antonio Neto, Power International Holding, Qatar
Americas Managing Director

12:55 PM

Lunch

Lunch will be provided to all delegates

1:55 PM

Remarks

Dr Martin Pertab, Head of the Local Content Secretariat

2:00 PM

Keynote Speaker

Andres Rebolledo Smitmans, Executive Secretary, Latin American Energy Organization

2:15 PM

Women and Leadership

• The Honourable Sonia Parag, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, the Co-operative Republic of Guyana


• The Honourable Susan Rodrigues, Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, the Co-operative Republic of Guyana


• Sharlene Seegoolam, Managing Director, Guyana, Trinidad and the Caribbean, SLB


. Hayley Gilbert, Supply Chain Manager, ExxonMobil Guyana


Moderator: Dr Pradeepa Bholanath, Senior Director for Climate and REDD+

3:15 PM

Financing Sustainable Development Panel Discussion

• Diletta Doretti, World Bank Group Resident Representative, the Co-operative Republic of Guyana
• Joseph Williams, Coordinator, Sustainable Energy, Economic Infrastructure Division, Caribbean Development Bank
• Tito Sanjurjo, Operations Director InterEnergy


Moderator: Irena Agalliu, Executive Director, Regulations Consulting, S&P Global

4:00 PM

Q and A Session

The Honourable Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, Vice President, the Co-operative Republic of Guyana


Moderated by Ambassador Carlos Pascual, Senior Vice President, S&P Global

4:45 PM

Chamber Launch

Launch of the Mexico-Guyana Chamber of Commerce

4:55 PM

Closing Session

MC: Wrap up, announcements for the following day

6:00 PM

Networking

Networking cocktail sponsored by ExxonMobil

9:00 AM

Welcome remarks from host

Security briefing and other announcements

9:05 AM

Keynote Speaker

The Honourable Vickram Bharrat, Minister of Natural Resources, the Co-operative Republic of Guyana

9:25 AM

Regional and local energy updates

• Annand Jagesar, Managing Director, Staatsolie
• Alistair Routledge, President and General Manager, ExxonMobil Guyana Ltd
• Winston Brassington, Consultant, Ministry of Natural Resources, the Co-operative Republic of Guyana
• Erik Keskula, CEO, Heritage Petroleum

10:25 AM

Presentation

Adewale Tinubu, Group Chief Executive, Oando PLC

10:40 AM

Remarks

Antonio Neto, Managing Director of the Americas, UCC Holdings

10:45 AM

Remarks

Dr Martin Pertab


Launch of Local Content App

10:55 AM

Break

Coffee Break

11:30 AM

Featured Speaker - The Future of Technology in Diversifying Economies

Jay Persaud, EY Global Emerging Technology Ecosystem Leader

11:45 AM

Featured Speaker

AI Reshaping Sustainable Development


Aly Orady, Founder, Tonal

12:00 PM

Panel Discussion

Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience in Emerging Markets


Panellists:


• Pedro Nascimento, Supply Chain Manager, MODEC
• Rae-Anne Alves, EY Advisor, Guyana Consulting Leader
• Omon Dibua, Country Manager, Guyana, TechnipFMC
• Erik Cunha, Chief Commercial Officer, OceanPact


Moderator: Dr Rosh Khan, President, ACE Consulting Group

1:00 PM

Lunch

Lunch will be provided to all delegates

2:00 PM

Options for Downstream Gas Developments in Guyana

• Winston Brassington, Consultant, Ministry of Natural Resources, the Co-operative Republic of Guyana
• Dr Vernon Paltoo, President, National Energy
• Eric Eyberg, Head of Global Gas and Power Consulting, S&P Global
• Bobby Gossai, Senior Petroleum Coordinator, Ministry of Natural Resources, the Co-operative Republic of Guyana


Moderator: Dr Priya Marajh, Director, Touchstone Exploration and Vice President, the Energy Chamber of T&T

3:00 PM

Panel Discussion

Building a Future-Ready Workforce: Skills, Training and Education for a Diversified Economy


• Vahman Jurai, Country Lead, Halliburton Guyana
• Nicholas Tuma, Regional Human Resources Director, SLB
• Tim Swain, Rig Manager, Stena Carron
• Dr Martin Pertab, Director, Local Content Secretariat


Moderator: Natalia Seepersaud, Attorney at Law and Director at Republic Bank Guyana

4:00 PM

Closing Session

MC: Wrap up, announcements for the following day

6:00 PM

Networking

Networking cocktail event sponsored by Ernst & Young

9:00 AM

Welcome remarks from host

9:05 AM

Keynote Speaker

The Honourable, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Anthony Phillips, Prime Minister of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana

9:15 AM

Keynote Speaker

The Honourable Dr. Ashni K. Singh, Senior Minister, Office of the President, with responsibility for Finance and Public Service

9:30 AM

The Future of Energy

Ignacio Rooney, Senior Director, Wood Mackenzie’s Upstream Consulting and Carbon Management Team

9:45 AM

Panel Discussion

Infrastructure Development for Sustainable Growth


Panellists:
• Martin Cheong, Country Head, SBM
• Lian Jihong, President, CNOOC Petroleum Guyana Limited
• Nicholas Deygoo, Director, Guyana Oil and Gas Support Services Inc
• The Honourable Deodat Indar, Minister within the Ministry of Works, the Co-operative Republic of Guyana


Moderator: Kiana Wilburg, CEO, Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo

10:45 AM

Break

Coffee Break

11:15 AM

Panel Discussion: Sustainable Development and Energy Access

• Dr Mahender Sharma, Chief Executive Officer, Guyana Energy Agency


• Carlos Cordova, Director Environmental Solutions, S&P Global


• Professor Chandrabhan Sharma, Professor Emeritus, The University of The West Indies


• Rafael Fumis, Country Manager, Guyana, MODEC


• Shyam Nokta, Managing Director, Environmental Management Consultants


• Kesh Nandlall, Chief Executive Officer (Ag), Guyana Power and Light


• Andriano Ranieri, Services Segment General Officer, OceanPact


Moderator: Sandra Britton, Programme Manager- Energy, CARICOM

12:15 PM

Lunch

Lunch will be provided to all delegates

1:30 PM

Remarks

Neil Harper, Cyber Security Consultant, Brava Solutions

1:40 PM

Panel Discussion: Financing Sustainable Development

Panellists:


• Diletta Doretti, World Bank Group Resident Representative, the Co-operative Republic of Guyana
• Joseph Williams, Coordinator, Sustainable Energy, Economic Infrastructure Division, Caribbean Development Bank
• Tito Sanjurjo, Operations Director InterEnergy


Moderator: Irena Agalliu, Vice President, Energy and Climate Policy and Regulation, S and P Global Commodity Insights.

2:15 PM

Remarks

Infrastructure Development for Economic Growth


The Honourable Bishop Juan A. Edghill, Minister of Public Works, the Co-operative Republic of Guyana

2:30 PM

Closing Session

Closing remarks and vote of thanks

3:00 PM

Fabricators’ Forum

ExxonMobil-sponsored Fabricators’ Forum

6:00 PM

Networking

Networking Cocktail

9:00 AM

Workshop

Saipem sponsored workshop

11:00 AM

Student Forum

Presentation



  1. The Honourable Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, Vice President, the Co-operative Republic of Guyana

  2. Dr Rosh Khan, President, ACE Consulting Group

  3. Vivian Lam, Ministry of Natural Resources, the Co-operative Republic of Guyana

12:30 PM

Lunch

Lunch will be provided to all delegates

1:30 PM

Workshop

SBM - Local Content Workshop

Exhibitors

Conference 2025

The Guyana Energy Conference features over 190 exhibitors, offering a comprehensive view of the energy sector. Attendees will find innovations in renewable energy such as solar, wind, and hydro, alongside developments in oil and gas extraction, refining, and distribution.