Details are emerging over the agreement that Guyana has with US-owned ExxonMobil.On every barrel of oil that is sold when pumping begins, Guyana will be receiving a percentage of the sales. That is part of the production-sharing agreement that Guyana has entered into with the company.In May,Cheap NFL Jerseys, the US exploration company announced that it has found significant evidence of oil in the Stabroek Block, where the Deepwater Champion ship had drilled a well.While benefits are not expected within five years, the time it takes to build the necessary infrastructure, Guyana and ExxonMobil are moving ahead with plans to move into production mode.Yesterday,Jerseys Cheap NFL, Minister of Governance, Raphael Trotman, disclosed that there are other agreements that Guyana can capitalize on while an oil well is in production. These include sharing in the profits. However, the best agreement would remain one involving receiving proceeds from every barrel of oil sold. It is more stable.Guyana has been seeking overseas help to help develop the oil and gas industry – virtually uncharted territory.In addition to the US,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, Government has been talking to Trinidad and Tobago. As a matter of fact, last week, Trotman says, President David Granger was in the twin-island Republic where he broached the subject with Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.Among some of the areas discussed is collaboration in energy, oil and gas, the supply of fuel and alternative energy like wind and solar.With Trinidad’s years of experience in the oil industry, Guyana would be looking to tap into the expertise from there.Guyana has even been looking at environmental practices,Cheap NBA Jerseys Authentic, using worse case scenarios such as those from areas including Louisiana, US, where a major oil spill caused considerable harm to the Gulf a few years ago. In Miami,Jerseys From China, the Coast Guard, as maritime’s first responders, have been lending Guyana valuable advice. There is even help from Cura?ao.Guyana had entered an agreement with ExxonMobil in 1999 but started seismic planning in 2008. It mobilized its drilling rig, the Deepwater Champion, in February, drilling almost 1,800 metres.The announcement of the oil find by ExxonMobil had sparked a diplomatic war or words between Guyana and Venezuela. The latter is claiming Essequibo and a large part of Guyana’s waters, including where oil is found, as theirs.The Deepwater Champion recently left the drill site as ExxonMobil plans its next move to tap into the reserves it found.Two other attempts to find oil offshore Guyana- by CGX Energy and Repsol- were unsuccessful.

Developers of Celina’s Atlantic Resort at the Kitty seawall are adamant that their current activities are not unlawful, but in conformity with permission granted under its lease which was renewed in 2011.Celina’s spokesperson, Bobby VieiraCelina’s, a hangout located on the foreshore overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, is currently moving to develop a US$5M facility that will boast a restaurant,Nike Air Max 97 Silver Bullet, bar, mini-golf course and kids’ park. A number of guest rooms are also planned.The resort is slated to be opened in time for next year’s grand 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations. However, the construction is facing legal problems, with the Ministry of Public Infrastructure and sea defence department saying that there is no permission to expand.At least three cease orders were issued this year to Bernard Yhun, whose name appears on the lease that was issued in 2003, under the Bharrat Jagdeo government in 2003.Yhun has reportedly taken on an overseas-based Guyanese as a partner and developer.The Ministry is preparing to ask the courts for an injunction to stop the construction works. There have been concerns expressed over the impacts on the sea defence in Kitty.Yesterday, spokesperson for the developments, Bobby Vieira, said that the matter was a simple one for Celina.“We have the lease here which allowed the property to be developed. We have the restaurant and liquor licence paid up-to-date. You can’t have that unless you had permission in the lease that allowed you to build in the first place.”Vieira said that works being done are not any new buildings.“What is happening here is that workers are replacing a few windows in a building and raising the level of the area by 12 inches. What is wrong with that? The mangroves are not being destroyed by clearing the vegetation.”According to the spokesperson, land reclamation and seaside development is nothing new in the world, and is evidenced in Japan, St. Maarten and Dubai, among other places.“Celina is bringing entertainment to Guyana and if anybody wants, we stand ready to provide information. We have sought legal advice and are being told that our lease and up-to-date payments to the Guyana Lands and Surveys and the Guyana Revenue Authority for permits,Cheap Jerseys From China, allows for renovations and protecting the investments.”Vieira noted that the area with its thick vegetation has been a haven for robbers, with even a few rapes reported.“Celina’s is making the place more attractive and protecting its investments at the same time.”The tussle with Celina’s has reportedly caused some friction between a number of ministries in the Government, with some ministers for the development and others worried about environmental impact.An excavator at work at Celina’s,NFL Jerseys Outlet, Kitty seawall.Vieira noted that Celina’s is paying up to $500,000 monthly for security of the place.There has also reportedly been pressure mounted from a few other nightspots over the enhancements at Celina’s.According to the Notice of Violation by the ministry issued to Yhun, any activity regarding the seas and river defence reserves has to be approved by the Sea Defence Board. The Ministry was unhappy that Yhun breached regulations when he stockpiled construction materials, operated heavy equipment across the seawall,Nike NFL Jerseys China, excavated the foreshore area, cut mangroves and did modifications of existing buildings.Celina’s is also accused of placing three containers in the area. Yhun was ordered to cease all work and remove the equipment and workers from the site.In 2003, the land was leased for 50 years to Yhun for tourism purposes, for the establishment of a seaview resort. The land, east of the Kitty groyne and north of the seawall,China NFL Jerseys, was 1.54 acres, with Yhun asked to pay $1.5M every two years.Celina’s lease barred it from undertaking any work without permits from Environmental Protection Agency. The business entity was also specifically barred from disturbing mangroves east of the property without consent of the Board.Vieira yesterday claimed that no mangrove was disturbed, just vegetation.Yhun was also told that he must move any equipment and materials to and from the area by the way of the sea. He was forbidden to move any construction plant, equipment and materials over the sea defences without the Board’s permission.