The Cataleya Way
Guyanese-owned.
Focused on responsible exploration.
Cataleya Petroleum Inc. is a Guyanese-owned petroleum exploration company founded in 2025. The company was established to pursue responsible petroleum exploration while strengthening Guyanese participation in the country's evolving energy sector.
Guyanese-owned
Relevant experience
Structured execution
About Cataleya Petroleum
Born from experience.
Built for what comes next.
Cataleya Petroleum Inc. was founded in September 2025 by Ryan Pereira, Ryan Ramjit and Michael Cawood. The company was established to pursue responsible petroleum exploration while strengthening Guyanese participation in the country's evolving energy sector. Its approach combines local understanding, relevant experience, careful assessment and accountable decision-making.
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Local Participation
Guyanese-owned, with an approach that recognises and values local knowledge and participation wherever the company operates.
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Meaningful Engagement
Clear information, active listening and respectful dialogue with relevant stakeholders.
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Trusted Execution
Technical rigour, environmental responsibility, and regulatory compliance guide delivery at every stage.
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How we work
Principles that guide our approach.
Cataleya’s approach reflects its Guyanese foundation and commitment to responsible exploration, systematic progression and accountability, with care and sound judgement guiding its work.
The Cataleya way
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Responsible Exploration
Any future exploration activities will proceed through rigorous technical, environmental and social assessment, together with the appropriate regulatory review.
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Systematic Progression
Decisions are guided by available evidence, appropriate specialist input, required review and applicable requirements at each stage.
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Accountability
Clear responsibilities, documented review and approved information communicated through the appropriate channels.
Our approach
Local understanding.
Responsible progression.
Cataleya’s approach brings together Guyanese ownership, relevant sector experience, project leadership and a commitment to responsible petroleum exploration. The company aims to progress its work through careful assessment, robust technical and regulatory review, accountable decision-making and clear communication.
Guyanese ownership
Relevant experience
Responsible exploration
The Cataleya Way
Guyanese-owned. Responsibly focused.
Operating region
Rooted in Guyana.
Connected to the Caribbean.
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Guyana
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Founding leadership
Experience supporting responsible progression.
Cataleya Petroleum was founded in September 2025 by Ryan Pereira, Ryan Ramjit and Michael Cawood. Together, the founding team brings experience across the extractive, business, environmental, financial and technology sectors.
Founding leadership
Ryan Pereira
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Founding leadership
Ryan Ramjit
Director and CEO
Founding leadership
Michael Cawood
Director
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