Kurt Campbell

Kurt Campbell

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Kurt Campbell

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Kurt Campbell is a Guyanese journalist with more than a decade of experience covering politics, public policy, and community-focused stories. His reporting blends investigative depth with clear, accessible storytelling, giving voice to perspectives often left out of mainstream coverage. Raised on the East Coast of Demerara, Kurt brings a grounded, people-centred approach to complex national issues, including Guyana’s rapidly evolving oil and gas sector.

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Brazilians, Chinese and Venezuelans increasingly caught in illegal mining

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Brazilians, Chinese and Venezuelans increasingly caught in illegal mining

Guyana’s gas is worth more than the electricity it can produce

Deep Dive

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Guyana’s gas is worth more than the electricity it can produce

Shearwater for major seismic campaign in Stabroek Block

Wired In

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Shearwater for major seismic campaign in Stabroek Block

SBM Offshore taking Guyana’s FPSO lessons to new markets

Kurt Campbell

SBM Offshore taking Guyana’s FPSO lessons to new markets

In Guyana’s oil industry, the cheapest bid is not always the winning bid

Kurt Campbell

In Guyana’s oil industry, the cheapest bid is not always the winning bid

As oil industry grows, Auditor General builds capacity to inspect it

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As oil industry grows, Auditor General builds capacity to inspect it

MODEC CEO visits Guyana as company expands offshore footprint

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MODEC CEO visits Guyana as company expands offshore footprint

Guyana needs to settle economic zone plans before big investors commit - Routledge

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Guyana needs to settle economic zone plans before big investors commit - Routledge

Routledge again warns project-by-project ring-fencing could cost Guyana key investments

From Well To We

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Routledge again warns project-by-project ring-fencing could cost Guyana key investments

Gas plan needs more than a pipeline — Routledge wants private sector to help build the market

Capital View

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Gas plan needs more than a pipeline — Routledge wants private sector to help build the market

More oil for Guyana but Exxon still sees free cash flow doubling

Deep Dive

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More oil for Guyana but Exxon still sees free cash flow doubling

As mining expands, Gov't promises a lower-impact extractive sector

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As mining expands, Gov't promises a lower-impact extractive sector

ExxonMobil looking for firm to handle background checks in Guyana

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ExxonMobil looking for firm to handle background checks in Guyana

Guyana’s oil fund gets new terms for its existing leadership

Kurt Campbell

Guyana’s oil fund gets new terms for its existing leadership

Qatar eyes bigger stake in Guyana’s offshore oil, mining

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Qatar eyes bigger stake in Guyana’s offshore oil, mining

25% lower than what?

Greenline

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25% lower than what?

Guyanese are borrowing more for homes, cars and a bigger life

Capital View

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Guyanese are borrowing more for homes, cars and a bigger life

Berbice loggers to get opportunity to enter mining

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Berbice loggers to get opportunity to enter mining

The world still needs oil and gas. How long will that remain true?

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The world still needs oil and gas. How long will that remain true?

Guyanese get more digital payment options but still carry billions in cash

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Guyanese get more digital payment options but still carry billions in cash

More US dollars are flowing into Guyana but US$200M in demand remains unmet

Capital View

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More US dollars are flowing into Guyana but US$200M in demand remains unmet

Lindsayca steps up Gas-to-Energy work as December first power deadline approaches

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Lindsayca steps up Gas-to-Energy work as December first power deadline approaches

Christmas lights aren't GPL's biggest worry, the heat is

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Christmas lights aren't GPL's biggest worry, the heat is

Beyond bridges and hospitals,China’s biggest financial stake in Guyana is offshore oil

Capital View

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Beyond bridges and hospitals,China’s biggest financial stake in Guyana is offshore oil

Capital imports plunge 52.5% while fuel imports surge

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Capital imports plunge 52.5% while fuel imports surge

Guyana spent $44.7 billion on energy in six months as demand accelerates

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Guyana spent $44.7 billion on energy in six months as demand accelerates

Chinese Ambassador rejects technology hegemony claims as EVs expand in Guyana

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Chinese Ambassador rejects technology hegemony claims as EVs expand in Guyana

Guyana looks beyond crude exports, evaluating proposals for ammonia and urea plant

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Guyana looks beyond crude exports, evaluating proposals for ammonia and urea plant

Guyana prepares for another offshore licensing round as negotiations continue on existing blocks

Fuel Line

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Guyana prepares for another offshore licensing round as negotiations continue on existing blocks

Guyana’s growth to continue through end of decade, though pace will moderate

Capital View

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Guyana’s growth to continue through end of decade, though pace will moderate

Venezuela deepens Caribbean ties as Essequibo claim remains

Deep Dive

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Venezuela deepens Caribbean ties as Essequibo claim remains

Bauxite output rises despite flooding, but weather remains a threat

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Bauxite output rises despite flooding, but weather remains a threat

Driven by small and medium-scale miners, gold declarations rise 11.3%

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Driven by small and medium-scale miners, gold declarations rise 11.3%

As oil wealth grows, Guyana looks to Qatar for lessons in diversification

Capital View

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As oil wealth grows, Guyana looks to Qatar for lessons in diversification

What is Guyana’s oil boom doing for companies that don’t produce oil?

Deep Dive

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What is Guyana’s oil boom doing for companies that don’t produce oil?

Oil fund balance crosses $1 trillion after strong August inflows

Capital View

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Oil fund balance crosses $1 trillion after strong August inflows

Guyana and Suriname: Can two oil neighbours build an energy partnership?

Deep Dive

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Guyana and Suriname: Can two oil neighbours build an energy partnership?

Britain positions exporters to tap Guyana’s oil-driven expansion

Capital View

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Britain positions exporters to tap Guyana’s oil-driven expansion

As oil revenue ups spending on energy & infrastructure, Guyana moves to put public procurement fully online

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As oil revenue ups spending on energy & infrastructure, Guyana moves to put public procurement fully online

Beyond gold, manganese and quarrying expand Guyana’s mining sector

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Beyond gold, manganese and quarrying expand Guyana’s mining sector

ExxonMobil seeks operator for Port Mourant oil and gas training facility

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ExxonMobil seeks operator for Port Mourant oil and gas training facility

New roads, cleaner recovery & data-driven exploration changing the face of mining in Guyana

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New roads, cleaner recovery & data-driven exploration changing the face of mining in Guyana

SBM sees years of offshore growth ahead in Guyana

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SBM sees years of offshore growth ahead in Guyana

Guyana’s oil boom can become a regional energy business

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Guyana’s oil boom can become a regional energy business

Foreign miners control big operations but Guyanese ‘hold ground’ to drive production

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Foreign miners control big operations but Guyanese ‘hold ground’ to drive production

Adamantium Holdings, Lenox John lead Guyana’s top mining performers for 2025

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Adamantium Holdings, Lenox John lead Guyana’s top mining performers for 2025

Venezuela gets limited sanctions relief as US permits new oil, gold and mining deals

Fuel Line

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Venezuela gets limited sanctions relief as US permits new oil, gold and mining deals

Muneshwers Shipping backs Gas-to-Energy build-out with specialised equipment logistics

From Well To We

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Muneshwers Shipping backs Gas-to-Energy build-out with specialised equipment logistics

Guyana to move from ‘we have gold’ to ‘we know how to develop it’

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Guyana to move from ‘we have gold’ to ‘we know how to develop it’

‘Design one, build many’ helping  Exxon accelerate Guyana’s offshore oil expansion

Deep Dive

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‘Design one, build many’ helping Exxon accelerate Guyana’s offshore oil expansion

Oil boom redrawing Guyana’s housing map as private developers move into Ogle, Diamond

Deep Dive

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Oil boom redrawing Guyana’s housing map as private developers move into Ogle, Diamond

A busier Guyana: More ships, bigger ports

From Well To We

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A busier Guyana: More ships, bigger ports

Big oil months ahead: Guyana gets 12 million barrels in September, 11 million in October

Capital View

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Big oil months ahead: Guyana gets 12 million barrels in September, 11 million in October

ANALYSIS: Guyana's next oil era begins; the search for the next Stabroek

Deep Dive

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ANALYSIS: Guyana's next oil era begins; the search for the next Stabroek

With greater administrate leverage now, Guyana reviewing next oil development framework

Fuel Line

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With greater administrate leverage now, Guyana reviewing next oil development framework

Omai could see return of large-scale gold mining as Avalon outlines $300B potential investment

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Omai could see return of large-scale gold mining as Avalon outlines $300B potential investment

HOW FAR CAN $85,000 GO FOR ONE SCHOOL CHILD?

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HOW FAR CAN $85,000 GO FOR ONE SCHOOL CHILD?

Guyana cannot keep producing crude while importing refined fuel - Dr Ali again makes case for local refinery, greater fuel-storage

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Guyana cannot keep producing crude while importing refined fuel - Dr Ali again makes case for local refinery, greater fuel-storage

Guyana currently entitled to 39.8% of Stabroek oil production - Pres. Ali explains cost recovery

Capital View

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Guyana currently entitled to 39.8% of Stabroek oil production - Pres. Ali explains cost recovery

Fifth FPSO arrives in Guyana this week,  to push oil production above one million barrels per day

Deep Dive

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Fifth FPSO arrives in Guyana this week, to push oil production above one million barrels per day

GMIN ploughs US$423M into Guyana project but warns of jurisdiction risks

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GMIN ploughs US$423M into Guyana project but warns of jurisdiction risks

Landlords focusing too heavily on oil & gas tenants — real estate professional

The Take

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Landlords focusing too heavily on oil & gas tenants — real estate professional

98% Reliability: The number keeping Guyana's oil revenues flowing

Fuel Line

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98% Reliability: The number keeping Guyana's oil revenues flowing

SBM says sale-and-operate model is becoming preferred standard for Guyana FPSOs

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SBM says sale-and-operate model is becoming preferred standard for Guyana FPSOs

First Gas-to-Energy turbine still on track for 2026, Gov’t says pipeline has no issues

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First Gas-to-Energy turbine still on track for 2026, Gov’t says pipeline has no issues

Region 10 sawmills asked to go offline during peak hours as electricity demand surges

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Region 10 sawmills asked to go offline during peak hours as electricity demand surges

Horse carts in oil-rich Guyana - relic, lifeline or both?

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Horse carts in oil-rich Guyana - relic, lifeline or both?

First Bauxite visits Guyana, holds talks on electricity supply for US$85.5M investment

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First Bauxite visits Guyana, holds talks on electricity supply for US$85.5M investment

Guyana closing in on other petroleum exporting countries

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Guyana closing in on other petroleum exporting countries

Demand grows for specialised Guyanese offshore workers

From Well To We

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Demand grows for specialised Guyanese offshore workers

Beyond Wales & Berbice, plans emerge for gas-fired power plant on Essequibo Coast

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Beyond Wales & Berbice, plans emerge for gas-fired power plant on Essequibo Coast

SBM again seeks Guyanese firms for major FPSO piping and mechanical works

From Well To We

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SBM again seeks Guyanese firms for major FPSO piping and mechanical works

Exxon will get smaller share of oil from Stabroek Block as Guyana’s increases

Capital View

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Exxon will get smaller share of oil from Stabroek Block as Guyana’s increases

While Guyana races ahead, Suriname’s first FPSO moves closer to 2028 startup

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While Guyana races ahead, Suriname’s first FPSO moves closer to 2028 startup

Future Guyana FPSOs could feature carbon capture technology

Greenline

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Future Guyana FPSOs could feature carbon capture technology

Guyana and Brazil emerge as Latin America's deepwater oil powerhouses – MODEC

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Guyana and Brazil emerge as Latin America's deepwater oil powerhouses – MODEC

Four FPSOs today, six by 2027, nine by 2031 - Guyana's oil fleet keeps growing

Deep Dive

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Four FPSOs today, six by 2027, nine by 2031 - Guyana's oil fleet keeps growing

America bets US$85 million on Guyana’s bauxite, could help power America’s defense supply chain

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America bets US$85 million on Guyana’s bauxite, could help power America’s defense supply chain

SBM says it won't slash prices to win new contracts as competition intensifies for new FPSOs

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SBM says it won't slash prices to win new contracts as competition intensifies for new FPSOs

Why blackouts should become shorter

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Why blackouts should become shorter

MODEC posts stronger first-half results as Guyana, other offshore projects advance

Capital View

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MODEC posts stronger first-half results as Guyana, other offshore projects advance

Sale of One Guyana FPSO lowers SBM's tax bill

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Sale of One Guyana FPSO lowers SBM's tax bill

Construction accelerates at Oko Gold Project as mine moves to 2027 production

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Construction accelerates at Oko Gold Project as mine moves to 2027 production

Can Guyana power data centres? GPL says it's already preparing

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Can Guyana power data centres? GPL says it's already preparing

A new chapter as Pegasus joins the Hyatt family

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A new chapter as Pegasus joins the Hyatt family

A new generation of jewellers is emerging from Guyana’s mining sector

From Well To We

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A new generation of jewellers is emerging from Guyana’s mining sector

Guyana's offshore progress helps drive strong first-half performance for SBM Offshore

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Guyana's offshore progress helps drive strong first-half performance for SBM Offshore

Guyana’s sixth FPSO Jaguar inches closer to completion as country prepares for average 1.4 million bpd production in 2027

Deep Dive

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Guyana’s sixth FPSO Jaguar inches closer to completion as country prepares for average 1.4 million bpd production in 2027

Without owning heavy machinery, local pork knockers can legally enter Guyana's mining sector

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Without owning heavy machinery, local pork knockers can legally enter Guyana's mining sector

Guyana helped cushion Exxon against Middle East disruptions

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Guyana helped cushion Exxon against Middle East disruptions

Guyana's climate strategy is paying off — from cheaper electricity to stronger Indigenous communities

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Guyana's climate strategy is paying off — from cheaper electricity to stronger Indigenous communities

Guyana's first four oil ships outperform expectations, Exxon says

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Guyana's first four oil ships outperform expectations, Exxon says

Guyana's power demand set to grow five-fold by 2030

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Guyana's power demand set to grow five-fold by 2030

 Guyana's oil boom still has room to grow as more wealth flows to country - IMF Says

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Guyana's oil boom still has room to grow as more wealth flows to country - IMF Says

Exxon says AI is uncovering new oil opportunities offshore Guyana

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Exxon says AI is uncovering new oil opportunities offshore Guyana

Before yearend, 5th FPSO to lift Guyana’s offshore production by 250,000 barrels per day

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Before yearend, 5th FPSO to lift Guyana’s offshore production by 250,000 barrels per day

Exxon reaches full recovery of US$55B Guyana investment ahead of schedule

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Exxon reaches full recovery of US$55B Guyana investment ahead of schedule

Exxon awaiting ICJ ruling before exploring Guyana's force majeure acreage – Darren Woods

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Exxon awaiting ICJ ruling before exploring Guyana's force majeure acreage – Darren Woods

ExxonMobil posts US$14.5B 2nd quarter profit, Guyana remains key growth engine

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ExxonMobil posts US$14.5B 2nd quarter profit, Guyana remains key growth engine

Guyana powers Exxon to highest upstream output in more than 20 years

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Guyana powers Exxon to highest upstream output in more than 20 years

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