From The Rio Times · Valentina Gómez · · 1m 10s
Guyana Villagers Reject Onshore Oil Plan
Guyana's Rupununi villagers reject Cataleya Petroleum's onshore oil drilling proposal.
In brief
Guyana's Rupununi villagers reject Cataleya Petroleum's onshore oil drilling proposal. Guyana's North Rupununi villagers have rejected Cataleya Petroleum's onshore oil exploration plan, requiring government approval for environmental and land rights. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Villagers Reject Plan
Guyana's North Rupununi villagers have told Cataleya Petroleum they do not agree with onshore oil drilling on their land.
“For the people of North Rupununi, we give a no-no to this”
Company Background
Cataleya Petroleum, a Guyanese company founded in 2025 by Ryan Pereira, Michael Cawood and Ryan Ramjit, wants to explore for oil and gas in the Takatu Block.
Villagers' Concerns
Villagers say they have not benefited from existing oil activity and ask how long the company will train local people.
Government Stance
Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat said Cataleya has approval to talk to residents but no decision on activities.
Next Steps
Cataleya needs EPA and Ministry of Natural Resources approval before onshore drilling can begin.
What's at Stake
The dispute centers on who benefits from oil exploration and whether local communities get fair treatment.
No Details Published
The size of the block, number of wells, and investment have not been published by Cataleya.
At a glance
Guyana's North Rupununi villagers have rejected Cataleya Petroleum's onshore oil exploration plan, requiring government approval for environmental and land rights.
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