Is T&T looking for petroleum revenue in all the wrong places?
The editor created these infographics for understanding, but Anthony Paul has not validated them. They…
Is T&T looking for petroleum revenue in all the wrong places?
The editor created these infographics for understanding, but Anthony Paul has not validated them. They may lack technical precision, but they remain a useful resource for general readers. By Anthony E. Paul Picture a family whose money no longer stretches to the end of the month. Food costs more, the light bill has gone up…
When Gas Projects Fall Out of Step: Who Pays?
The editor created these infographics for understanding, but Anthony Paul has not validated them. They may lack technical precision, but they remain a useful resource for general readers. By Anthony E. PaulSenior Energy Governance, Policy & Strategy Advisor; formerly Director of Geology and Geophysics, Trinidad and Tobago Ministry of Energy; Amoco Trinidad and BPTT Manager…
Looking for revenue in all the wrong places?
The editor created these infographics for understanding, but Anthony Paul has not validated them. They may lack technical precision, but they remain a useful resource for general readers. Picture a family whose money no longer stretches to the end of the month. Food costs more, the light bill has gone up and school expenses still…
Serious concerns exist about if there is enough water for Amaila Falls hydro project
Sharma Solomon MP has re-opened questions about the economic viability of the Jagdeo-era proposed Amaila Falls hydropower dam on the Kuribrong River in Region 7 (‘Solomon seeks disclosure of Amaila Falls costs’, Kiskadee Watch, October 02 2026). In addition to doubts about the viability of this small generator (165 megawatts), the government also needs to…
Response to Routledge’s Insult that “not our job to build the nation”
Exxon’s Alistair Routledge usual full of himself outburst that “It’s not our job to build the nation…they didn’t vote for us…we are not representatives of the people” in response to a media question about Guyanese demanding more from his company, was typical of his imperiousness and disdain for the Guyanese people from the day he…
Article 6, Part I: Before the Second Pipeline: Guyana Needs a Gas Portfolio, Not Just More Projects
Before Guyana decides how much infrastructure to build, it needs an independently understood picture of what gas will be available, when, and under what reservoir constraints The editor created these infographics for understanding, but Anthony Paul has not validated them. They may lack technical precision, but they remain a useful resource for general readers. By…
Will the GGMC pay more attention to its legal powers over mining concessions?
Almost three weeks ago, the Department for Public Information published a Press release for the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), an advisory notice on the sale and transfer of mining lands (September 01, 2026,https://dpi.gov.gy/press-release-ggmc-issues-advisory-on-the-sale-and-transfer-of-mining-lands/). This notice followed weeks and months of reports of some kinds of acquisitions of GGMC concessions for exploration and mining…
Customary property of Amerindian Villages and Communities being regularly traded without any benefits to rightful owners
Almost three weeks ago, the Department of Public Information published a press release for the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), an advisory notice on the sale and transfer of mining lands (September 01, 2026, https://dpi.gov.gy/press-release-ggmc-issues-advisory-on-the-sale-and-transfer-of-mining-lands/ ). This notice followed weeks and months of reports of some kinds of acquisitions of GGMC concessions for exploration…
Apparent discrepancy of US$604m in oil revenues for first half of this year
In the past week, several commentators have stated that the spot price of Brent crude has been between US$120 and US$150 per barrel. This contrasts with the Brent crude futures price, which has been around US$105 per barrel. In its First Half Report for 2026, the Bank of Guyana (BoG) stated that the average price…
