Stabroek Block Partners Hess and CNOOC Join Exxon For Energy Conference

The International Energy Conference and Expo Guyana 2023 has announced the onboarding of CNOOC Petroleum Guyana Limited (CPGL) and Hess Corporation as Diamond Sponsors for the second edition of the event. The two companies now return for the second time to join their Stabroek Block partner ExxonMobil Guyana at the conference and expo.

Kurt Baboolall, Chief Executive Officer of the International Energy Conference and Expo Guyana 2023 said, “We are happy to see Hess and CNOOC return as diamond sponsors for the conference and expo, this proves that we have made our mark as we host some of the world leaders and energy professionals here in Guyana come February.”

The Conference and Expo this year is being hosted under the theme ‘Harnessing Energy for Development’ and will be held from February 14^th– 17^th, 2023, at the Marriott Hotel in Georgetown, Guyana. It is expected to assemble Heads of State, government officials, policymakers, academics, industry professionals, and global energy thought-leaders.

Baboolall added, “We anticipate the lively discussions that will be held focused on the direction of Guyana’s energy industry. These powerhouse energy players continue to promote Guyana as a regional energy leader and have over the years made major contributions to our country’s energy future.”

The conference and expo are expected to gather over 800 attendees, 40 speakers, 150 exhibitors, and 30 sponsors.

A number of Heads of Government have confirmed their attendance, this includes President Irfaan Ali, President Chandrikapersad Santokhi, of Suriname and Dr. Keith Rowley, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, who are expected to deliver addresses at the opening ceremony.

Registration for the conference and expo is currently ongoing and can be done on the conference’s website, www.guyanaenergy.gy or the Guyana Energy App which can be downloaded from the Apple Store or Google Play Store. Pre-registration remains open for sponsors, exhibitors, in-person attendees, virtual attendees, workshop participants, and members of the media.