The Guyana Pavilion at the Offshore Technology Conference 2023 (OTC), was officially opened yesterday morning and a large delegation from this country is in attendance.
The event, from May 1 to May 4, 2023, at the NRG Centre in Houston, Texas sees Guyana participating for the fourth time. Dr. Peter Ramsaroop, Chief Investment Officer of Guyana and Agency Head of the Guyana Office for Investment (G-Invest), and Honorary Consul General of Guyana in Houston, Lutfi Hassan, led the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Dr Ramsaroop commenting on the event said “The ongoing dedication of the Government to showcase Guyana’s development and opportunities to the world is unwavering.”
He added that, “OTC is one of the most prestigious platforms for the world to keep engaging with Guyana as we continue to lead on energy transition, low carbon development, and climate services. The group that we have here comprised representatives from Government and from private sector organizsations, inclusive of individual companies at every size. This is a good engagement opportunity.”
A release from G-Invest said that the OTC serves as a vital forum for offshore energy industry stakeholders to exchange ideas and explore innovative technologies. Guyana’s participation has resulted from a collaboration between G-Invest and 40 private sector companies, with over 100 participants in the delegation. GKB, Guyana Logistics & Support Services, Friedlander, GTT, and Swiss Machinery are among the notable companies present, alongside Guyanese business organisations such as the Private Sector Commission, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) and the American Chamber of Commerce in Guyana. Kester Hutson, the GCCI President said, “We continue to be satisfied with the continued enthusiasm demonstrated by our members for participation at the OTC. We must applaud the Guyana Office for Investment for being able to assemble businesses and organizations for this event. As we continue to be a regional energy production powerhouse, Guyana needs to be promoted to the world more than ever”, the release said.
Manniram Prashad, President of the Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber said “We are delighted to participate at the Guyana pavilion at the OTC. GOGEC (Guyana Oil and Gas Energy Chamber) plays a significant role in linking Oil and Gas and energy companies to Guyanese businesses. We are excited to bring such a large delegation to the oil and gas capital of the world and expect to see tremendous results in the form of MOUs and contract signings.”