–incoming CEO Wilburg says
By Feona Morrison
IN a move towards enhancing gender inclusivity in the oil and gas sector, the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo has announced plans to advocate for greater representation of women in the industry.
This decision comes as Guyana’s burgeoning oil reserves continue to attract significant investment and attention on the global stage.

Speaking on behalf of Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo during a recent interview on EdYou-FM, the incoming Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kiana Wilburg, emphasised the importance of empowering women in traditionally male-dominated fields.

“The oil and gas industry is heavily male dominated. And I think the voice of women, the perspectives that we have, it adds to the policy positions ensuring that the policies that do come out from the legislative branch are in our best interests,” she said.
In this regard, Wilburg said that the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo and she are passionate about “women having a seat at the table”.

“It’s not just about having us at the table and we just fill a position, but how our perspectives are incorporated into policy documents. And I think that is going to be at the core of what we do, not just for 2024, but beyond,” she said.
To achieve its objectives, the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo plans to implement a range of initiatives aimed at attracting, retaining, and advancing women in the oil and gas sector.

The Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo is an annual event that brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in the energy and supply chain sectors.

Wilburg assumed her new role with a proven track record of energy sector knowledge. She embarked on her career in journalism in January 2013, quickly establishing herself as a discerning reporter with a keen focus on politics, finance, parliamentary affairs, and agriculture.

The discovery of oil and gas in Guyana in 2015 marked a pivotal turn in her career, sparking an enduring passion for this sector. She has since been at the forefront of investigating, analysing, and documenting every facet of this dynamic industry for the last nine years.