RE: exxon3 Aug 2020 14:50
Oil is the most important issue in Guyanese politics, Exxon is the key player in Guyana's oil industry, Exxon is the largest US oil company and Guyana is Exxon's most important project. The political impasse has resolved istelf very quickly following the imposition of sanctions by the US and the US would not have assisted in helping the opposition get into office if it were to jeopardize Exxon's interests in Guyana. The fact that the deadlock has finally been resolved in this manner suggest to me that any licence changes have already been agreed upon behind the scenes between all parties concerned (Guyana, licence holders, US government) and in a way which is not unfavorable to Exxon's interests. Most likely any change if any will consist of a small free carry or revenue interest for Guyana on the licences signed after the Stabroek licence, that is to say the Kaieteur and Canje blocks.