ExxonMobil holds Payara engagement in Region Two
ExxonMobil Guyana recently updated the Region Two public on its operations and third proposed oil production project, Payara.
In a statement yesterday, ExxonMobil says it is continuing engagements in coastal regions to ensure that communities are inform-ed about its operations. Updates are simultaneously being provided on Payara, the third project, which is scheduled to start in 2023. Last week, one such event was held at Lake Mainstay in Region Two.
“We are also providing and showcasing information about oil spill response and equipment. We are working with the (Civil Defence Commission) in this effort to better educate and have awareness of how we would respond in the event of an oil spill emergency,” Senior Director for Public and Government Affairs, Deedra Moe said.
This event was preceded by an ‘Open House’ on the Payara Project Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in Region 4 on September 30, 2019 at the Pegasus Hotel. ExxonMobil said this occasion was attended by close to 200 persons and featured information desks at which subject matter experts were available to answer questions.
The statement yesterday said that ExxonMobil Guyana has been seeking ways to enhance the effectiveness of engagements moving forward.
“Trying to channel the feedback from folks at previous projects and engagements, the consultants have developed a non-technical summary of the Environmental Impact Assess-ment to provide key information and learnings from that assessment,” Moe added.
Similar engagements will be held in Regions One, Three, Five and Six over the next few weeks, the company said.