The signing of a contract to the tune of € 552,855, around $122m, will see the drilling of three new wells at Diamond, Sophia and Sparendaam, Region 4.
A release from the Guyana Water Inc (GWI) said that the contract was signed yesterday between it and De Ruiter Doringen – a Dutch well drilling firm. De Ruiter Doringen will be working alongside Rook South America – another Dutch company specialising in well development and regeneration.
During the contract signing at the GWI boardroom, the company’s Managing Director, Dr. Richard Van West-Charles said drilling is scheduled to begin in June 2017 and be completed within 12 weeks.
The Managing Director underlined the need for Guyanese contractors to be updated and exposed to new drilling technologies. In this regard, he explained that the company awarded to execute the works has given its commitment work with local contractors.
Managing Director of De Ruiter Doringen, Frans Heinis said his company, which has more than 15 years’ experience in the Netherlands and 10 years’ in Suriname, will be utilising technologies that have been tested and proven. He is hopeful that this undertaking will influence the procedure for well drilling in Guyana.
Meanwhile, Managing Director of Rook South America, Martin Bloemscheer, whose company has similar experience, said his aim is to assist with the refurbishing and teaching of well rehabilitation.
