GUYANA’S Local Content App, a highly anticipated digital tool designed to improve access to opportunities within the nation’s oil and gas sector, was launched during the Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo 2025.

This took place on the final day of the conference, during SBM Offshore Guyana’s ‘Let’s Talk Local Content’ Forum.

This new tool acts as a bridge connecting Guyanese contractors with oil and gas companies. It aims to make access to information smoother and readily available. The app was launched by Director of the Local Content Secretariat (LCS), Dr. Martin Pertab, marking a milestone in the agency’s stellar administration of local content development in Guyana.
App developer, Roger Gajraj, said opportunities are posted on the Secretariat’s website but visibility for businesses and individuals is made easier with a tap on the phone or tablet. Discussions with the suppliers are also simplified when using the app.

These modifications add to the impact the app will have on local suppliers and their ability to pursue new opportunities in the sector. This app will play an integral role in connecting Guyanese contractors with oil and gas companies to enhance access to information on opportunities in the sector. It is part of efforts by the LCS to ensure there is a high level of Guyanese participation in the sector.

The app carries an interface like the Local Content Registry. It allows for the publishing of Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Quotations (RFQ) for a host of services as prescribed in the First Schedule of the Local Content Act.

Dr. Pertab said the app will play a key role in addressing challenges faced by local businesses in the sector, such as easy access to procurement opportunities.
“This digital tool improves accessibility and transparency. Users receive live notifications when opportunities arise, eliminating the need to search multiple sources. Whether you’re a company looking for contracts or an individual seeking a job, the app connects you directly to available opportunities,” Pertab stated.

Since the Local Content Act’s enactment in 2021, the total procurement of goods and services from Guyanese companies and nationals has surpassed US$1.5 billion. The app is expected to streamline engagement between oil and gas contractors, sub-contractors, and local businesses, thereby further increasing the involvement of Guyanese companies in the oil and gas sector.