If government believes or has evidence that there are illegalities in ExxonMobil’s and partners’ operations offshore, it will make an impromptu visit despite the contract saying that the minister must give seven days’ notice, Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman says.
“I will say this: If there is a need for an immediate inspection, it will be done. It will be done,” Trotman told Stabroek News during an interview last week.
“If we suspect at any time that there is anything illegal or believe there is a violation of our law, or an act of criminality is being perpetuated, we would [visit immediately],” he added.
