Offshore Oil & Logistics: ExxonMobil Global Projects has awarded Sercel a one-year contract to deploy its Marlin SIMOPS software suite at the Whiptail project in the Stabroek Block, aiming to improve live coordination and safety for pipe-laying and mooring operations. Oil Revenue Pressure: Liza One output reportedly fell from the approved 120,000 bpd to under 100,000 bpd by June, sharpening questions about whether Guyana will receive the full 50% profits promised under the PSA. Big Oil Politics: President Donald Trump again attacked ExxonMobil and Chevron over “too much money,” urging them to cut retail prices as oil prices surge amid the Iran conflict. Local Industry vs State Competition: The GMSA is pushing back hard on a $496.3m state-owned water bottling plant, warning it could crush private manufacturers and compete directly with local investment. Maritime Disaster Update: Government has ended active search and recovery for the MV Barima tragedy, though the MRCC remains on standby and some recovered bodies are still awaiting identification. Climate & Water Risk: Hydromet warns El Niño could drive up to 80 hot spell days this year, with reduced water availability likely affecting domestic use, agriculture and hinterland communities. Mining Watch: Junior Canadian Tajiri Resources says it will expand in Guyana gold and expects to announce a new acquisition soon while advancing drilling at its Yono project. Energy Transition Readiness: An IDB study says no Caribbean port is fully ready for shore-side power and green fuel bunkering yet, with Guyana included among the assessed countries.