Concerns sounded over Exxon Liza Two project’s effects on marine life, waste production

Country Manager of Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited Rod Henson showing the gathering a sample of the rock where the oil is pumped from during his presentation on Monday.

How ExxonMobil’s Liza Phase Two Development Project will affect the marine life and the plans for the management of the hazardous waste that will be produced were paramount among the concerns raised at a public scoping meeting held in Georgetown on Monday.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held the meeting at the Marian Academy yesterday afternoon but attendance was less than expected, with only half of the seats being filled.

Nevertheless, the majority of persons who spoke and made suggestions expressed concern about how the project will affect marine life and how the country and company intend to deal with the hazardous waste that will be produced.

Country Manager of Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) Rod Henson gave