African PetroWork Solution becomes first African oil and gas services provider in Guyana

– to commence operations in Guyana, Suriname’s Offshore Oil & Gas Sector

PetroWork Solution, an Angola-based energy services company, has announced plans to commence operating in Guyana, marking its entry as the first African oil and gas services provider into Guyana’s rapidly growing offshore sector.
The company has also revealed intentions to expand into neighbouring Suriname, with Guyana serving as a strategic hub for its regional operations.

Headquartered in Luanda, PetroWork Solution is a privately held firm with over a decade of experience supporting international operators such as ExxonMobil, Total, SBM Offshore, Saipem, BP, and Chevron. The company specializes in integrated engineering and logistical support services for the oil, gas and marine sectors, with deep expertise in complex offshore environments.
The announcement was made during a high-level reception hosted by the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) at the Houston Club, on the sidelines of the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) —one of the world’s premier gatherings of energy industry leaders. The event drew a broad cross-section of Guyanese business leaders and international oil and gas investors, underscoring the global attention focused on Guyana’s energy boom.
“We see many parallels between Angola’s early deepwater journey and what’s unfolding now in Guyana,” Valentin Malinescu, CEO of PetroWork Solution, has said.
“The Guyanese Government has created a uniquely welcoming environment for foreign investment. We’re proud to bring our experience to help support this next phase of growth — not just in Guyana, but across the region,” he added.
PetroWork Solution’s entry into Guyana is being facilitated by a local investment consortium, which include Dr. Roshan (Rosh) Khan, entrepreneur Mahaish Ramoutar, and American investor Arick Wierson, who maintains a range of business interests in the country. The group has spent more than a year planning the initiative.
“PetroWork is more than a technical partner; it’s a symbol of a broader realignment. This move opens the door for greater Africa–South America energy collaboration, and Guyana is perfectly positioned to lead that charge,” Dr Khan has emphasized.
“This partnership reflects a core tenet of our economic strategy: building new bridges between the Global South,” said Dr Peter Ramsaroop, CEO of the Guyana Office for Investment, as he spoke on the revelation of the operations soon to begin.
“Under President Irfaan Ali’s leadership, we are cultivating direct investment relationships with emerging economies. PetroWork Solution is a perfect example of that vision in action,” he added.
The company’s regional expansion — starting in Guyana and soon extending to Suriname — will include both offshore and onshore services, supported by a globally-sourced, seasoned workforce. The move is seen as part of a broader trend of peer-based South-South investment, bypassing traditional Western-dominated development pathways.
With the Guyana-Suriname Basin emerging as a significant oil exploration hotspot, the entry of PetroWork Solution underscores the growing interest and investment in the region’s energy sector.
The collaboration between Guyana and Suriname, coupled with investments from companies like PetroWork Solution, is poised to further strengthen the basin’s position in the global energy landscape.