Local Content Is Your Friend — Not Your Enemy

Why foreign companies should feel confident entering Guyana’s oil & gas market- and how to get started

As Guyana’s energy sector expands, international interest is surging — and rightfully so. The opportunities are endless. But there’s one phrase that tends to stop foreign companies in their tracks:

Local content compliance.

We get it. To those unfamiliar with the landscape, it can feel like a web of unfamiliar rules, paperwork, and pressure. But here’s what most people don’t realize:

Local content isn’t your enemy. It’s your greatest ally.

And when approached correctly, it becomes a smart business strategy — not just a legal requirement.

So, What Is Local Content Really?

Local content refers to the use of Guyanese goods, services, and workforce in the oil and gas industry. It ensures that local communities benefit from the wealth and opportunity being created in their own backyard.

That means:

• Hiring Guyanese personnel

• Sourcing from local vendors

• Working with local service providers

• Registering with the Local Content Secretariat

  
  

  
  

How to Start Your Local Content Journey in Guyana

For a foreign company, entering the Guyanese market may seem complex — but it doesn't have to be. Here’s a simplified process:

1. Understand the Legal Framework: Familiarize yourself with Guyana’s Local Content Act and what’s required for your sector.
   

2. Register with the Local Content Secretariat: his is a key step to ensure your company is recognized and compliant.
   

3. Identify Local Partners: You’ll need a reliable, experienced local firm to support recruitment, procurement, logistics, or operations.
   

4. Develop Your Local Content Plan: This outlines how you’ll meet Guyana’s expectations across people, products, and services.
   

   
   

How RigPro Helps — Every Step of the Way

At RigPro, we’re more than a service provider. We’re your strategic entry point into Guyana.

Here’s how we help:

Pre-Entry Consultation: We help you assess readiness, understand your obligations, and build a tailored entry plan.

Local Content Secretariat Registration: We guide you through the paperwork and ensure proper documentation is submitted on time.

Staffing & Recruitment: We provide qualified, certified Guyanese personnel — from drilling crews to medical teams — with full HR support.

Training & Compliance: Through RigPro Academy, we offer custom training modules that align with your operational needs and Guyana’s standards.

Logistics & Operational Support: We handle transportation, accommodation, expat coordination, and ship chandlery so you can focus on your core business.

Long-Term Growth: From your first tender to full operation, we evolve with your needs — keeping you compliant, competitive, and community-connected.

Don’t Navigate It Alone

The Guyanese government wants foreign companies to succeed — but also wants that success to empower its people. That’s a win-win scenario, and RigPro is here to help you bridge that gap.

We’re 100% Guyanese, woman-led — and built for collaboration.

So don’t let local content scare you off. Let it be the start of something great.