Angola’s PetroWork Solution expands into Guyana, eyes Suriname as part of bold Africa–South America energy push

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Angola-based energy services company PetroWork Solution has announced plans to begin operations in Guyana, becoming the first African oil and gas services provider to enter the South American nation’s rapidly growing offshore sector. The company also revealed it will expand into neighboring Suriname, with Guyana serving as a strategic hub for its regional operations.

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 for energy industry leaders. The event drew a broad cross-section of Guyanese business leaders and international oil and gas investors, further underscoring the global attention focused on Guyana’s energy boom.

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. Headquartered in Luanda, the company specializes in integrated engineering and logistical support services for the oil, gas, and marine sectors, with deep expertise in complex offshore environments.

“We see many parallels between Angola’s early deepwater journey and what’s unfolding now in Guyana,” said Valentin Malinescu, CEO of PetroWork Solution. “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.”

PetroWork Solution’s Guyana entry is being facilitated by a local investment consortium including 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,” said Dr. Khan. “This move opens the door for greater Africa–South America energy collaboration, and Guyana is perfectly positioned to lead that charge.”

“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 (GoInvest). “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.”

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.