Chemical, industrial services lab certified by GNBS
The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) on Tuesday said it had certified Analytical Technologies Inc. after the chemical and industrial services laboratory successfully met the requirements of the GYS -170:2021 Standard – General requirements for the operation of a laboratory.
Also, during the month of February, the GNBS said its Certification Services Department recertified two other Laboratories, Eureka Medical Laboratories Inc. and the Rice Lab. The department also recertified locally manufactured products made by the Brass Aluminum Cast Iron Foundry (BACIF), Techlify and Durable Wood Products Inc. under the Made in Guyana Certification Programme.
In a press statement, GNBS said that on February 19th 2024 its Technical Officers, Orlando Sturge and Peter HoA-Lim, presented a certificate and a plaque to Analytical Technologies Inc., during the Guyana Energy Conference & Supply Chain Expo 2024. GNBS said the certification marks a significant milestone for the laboratory affirming its commitment to maintaining the highest standards in laboratory testing operations. With this recognition, Analytical Technologies Inc. joins the cadre of 34 GNBS Certified Medical and Testing Labs in Guyana. Amrita Ballie, Regional General Manager, and Nathan Maharaj, Director Technical and Operations, accepted the certificate and plaque on behalf of Analytical Technologies Inc, in the presence of GNBS Head of Marketing, Syeid Ibrahim, and Head of Corporate Communications, Lloyd David.
“We are committed to quality results for our clients. This certification serves as a testament to our commitment to Quality. It shows what we are able to achieve, and this will open doors for business,” boasted Ballie. She added, “We appreciate being onboard with the GNBS and I am especially proud of my team. Working along with the GNBS Team, the certification process was very facilitative, systematic and quite collaborative from the beginning up until the certification.”
The GNBS says its certification not only validates Analytical Technologies Inc’s adherence to established requirements but also enhances its credibility and competitiveness in the market. Clients can have confidence in the accuracy and reliability of the laboratory’s testing results, knowing that they are backed by GNBS certification. The lab provides Chemical, Industrial and Microbiological Testing Services. Businesses seeking certification are encouraged to contact the Certification Services Department at 219-0064-66 or via email at certification@gnbsgy.org to learn more about the available Certification Programmes.
Fifth oil platform will be one of most sustainable - MODEC
MODEC a Japanese company involved in the construction, chartering and operation of platforms for oil and gas production and which will be adding a new FPSO to Guyana’s bourgeoning oil and gas production sector, on Wednesday hailed its presence and participation at Guyana’s 3rd edition Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo.
MODEC, in a press release, says the FPSO, Errea Wittu, is a significant addition to its portfolio. It will extract oil from the Uaru well in the Stabroek Block.
The Errea Wittu will have the company’s experience in construction and operation and will bring the most modern resources in offshore production. MODEC says it will be one of the most sustainable FPSOs in the world using an energy production system with a combined cycle turbine on board. The Errea Wittu recovers exhaust heat to produce steam, which is then used to drive a steam turbine for supplemental power generation, increasing overall power cycle efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. MODEC says the impact of the FPSO goes beyond simple resource extraction; it embodies the company’s commitment to local content, prioritizing skills transfer and Guyanese participation.
The FPSO will be deployed approximately 200 kilometers off the coast of Guyana, at a water depth of 1,690 meters and will have the capacity to store approximately 2 million barrels of crude oil. “We are excited to join the esteemed lineup of participants at the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo. This event serves as a pivotal platform for us to engage with key stakeholders, showcase our expertise, and contribute to the discourse surrounding Guyana’s energy landscape”, said Rafael Fumis, MODEC’s country manager.
MODEC describes itself as a global leader with more than 50 years of history and has been operating for the last two decades in Brazilian waters. MODEC, it has operated 14 Oil and Gas platforms and has two other units under construction for the country with more than 3 thousand employees working in Brazil. It says the presence of its booth, strategically positioned in the main auditorium of the Expo, underscores the company’s commitment to Guyana’s burgeoning significance in the global oil and gas arena. Notably, MODEC said it recently inaugurated a local office here further solidifying its foothold in the region.