Of all the energy possibilities, solar power is now the best for Guyana. It is the least expensive, will put power in the hands of the ordinary man, and is blindingly simple. Let us take each of these in turn. Generation If US$900M has to be found for the 165 MW Amaila Falls Hydropower Project,…
The Guyana Revenue Authority says it is examining the audit report for US$460M of ‘pre-contract costs.’ Irrespective of any audit by IHS Markit, or anybody else, the Guyanese people are not liable for any ‘pre-contract costs’ unless three conditions are met. One: Clear legal authority. Where was Raphael Trotman’s legal authority to agree to ‘pre-contract…
Every Man, Woman and Child in Guyana Must Become Oil-Minded – Part 111 – October 27, 2023 Introduction Today’s column continues with a review of Chapters IV and V of Mr. Trotman’s book. In Chapter IV – Interactions with Exxon and the other Companies, Trotman relates his several meetings with representatives and officials of oil…
The discussion starts a minute 44, see video link here: https://youtu.be/7W5HmFg9LMA?t=2653
All parties contesting in the next general elections should declare their views on the oil and gas sector, including if they support the re-negotiating of the controversial contract signed between government and ExxonMobil and its partners in the Stabroek Block, says former presidential advisor Jan Mangal. “I believe oil should be the top agenda item…
…Says this is necessary until Govt. can show what an oil spill could cost Guyana Article 149 J of the Constitution mandates that the Government shall protect the environment for the benefit of present and future generations. It is expected to do this through reasonable legislative and other measures designed to prevent pollution and environmental…
The revelation of the Government’s VP who oversees oil and gas that the almost $US9 billion Liza 1 and Liza 2 expenses have not been audited is tantamount to the Government aiding and abetting the fleecing of Guyana’s resources. The sin of omission of failure to do audits is as bad as the sin of…
You are warmly invited to join us for a Moray House Trust panel and discussion: Title: Oil, Gas and the Environment: a reviewSpeakers: Dr Vincent Adams, Frances Carryl (EPA) and Melinda JankiDate: Thursday 9th June 2022Time: 3.00 PM Guyana/ NY/ Toronto …
Normally, the bigger the company is, the less likely it is that any single decision or event will impact it significantly. But that isn’t the case with oil giant ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM), which has gone all in on an unexpected oil play. See more here
