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Guyana Update: Gas to Energy for Guyana, or Problem to Profit for Exxon?
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Quick takeaways
- The proposed gas to energy project in Guyana is unnecessary and financially unsustainable, with a solar plan being a more affordable and stable alternative.
- The gas project in Guyana could burden the government's budget and provide limited benefits to the public, while benefiting Exxon through various profit channels, highlighting the need for a solar plan prioritizing local benefits.
Deep dives
Gas to Energy Project in Guyana: Unnecessary and Oversupplied
The gas to energy project proposed in Guyana is questionable and poses a risky bet. The current grid system in Guyana does not require a project of this size, leading to a significant oversupply. Regardless of the low or high case scenarios, the reserve margin would be considerably high, with estimates ranging from 58% to 196%. Furthermore, the historical overestimation of electricity usage by the utility company raises doubts about the project's necessity. The unreliable nature of the current system, with frequent power outages, does not instill confidence in the reliability of the proposed gas project. Instead, a solar plan is proposed as a more affordable, stable, and beneficial alternative for Guyana, providing direct benefits to the citizens and keeping the capital within the country.
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