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  1. Christopher Ram criticized the Guyanese government for failing to renegotiate the Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) while Exxon operates in the Stabroek Block.

Commentator Challenges Guyana's Reliance on Contract Sanctity in Oil Deals

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 21
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What happened

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Christopher Ram challenged President Irfaan Ali's administration for repeatedly relying on the principle of contract sanctity to defend the 2016 Stabroek Block Petroleum Agreement. Ram argued that the government has acknowledged the agreement is disadvantageous to Guyana but has refused to formally ask the contractors to renegotiate the terms. He clarified that renegotiation involves asking for different terms, which, if agreed upon, would become the new contract.

From kaieteurnewsonline.com

Why it matters

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The challenge questions the government's legal defense of the existing Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) with major oil companies. Ram noted that while Guyana has no power to force renegotiation, the government has not explained why it refuses to make a formal request to the contractors.

Christopher Ram previously criticized the Guyanese government for failing to renegotiate the Production Sharing Agreement while ExxonMobil operates in the Stabroek Block.

From kaieteurnewsonline.com

Who's involved

  • Christopher RamChartered accountant and lawyer who publicly criticized the government's legal stance on the oil contracts.
  • ExxonMobilAmerican multinational oil and gas corporation involved in the 2016 Stabroek Block Petroleum Agreement.
  • governmentThe administration of Guyana, which relies on the sanctity of the 2016 oil contract.
  • GuyanaThe country where the 2016 Stabroek Block Petroleum Agreement is operational.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • ExxonMobilSpeculative

    ExxonMobil might face increased regulatory risk and uncertainty regarding its investment under the PSA.

  • GuyanaSpeculative

    Guyana's core oil agreements could face increased regulatory risk due to the challenge to contract sanctity.

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