ExxonMobil yesterday said that a crane toppled while lifting a container at its Ogle East Coast Demerara site where construction for its local headquarters is underway and that an investigation has bene launched.
The oil company said no one was injured nor was there any spillage of any kind.
“All crane operations at the site have been suspended and an investigation launched to determine the cause of the incident,” the statement said.
“ExxonMobil Guyana would like to reiterate that it is committed to ensuring the health and safety of its employees and contractors”, it further added.
ExxonMobil’s local headquarters is being constructed to the tune of US$160 million which is expected to be recovered from cost oil.
“It will be the operating centre for the offshore operations… it’s there solely in order to support the operation. So the costs will be recovered. And the cost recovery mechanism, that’s been clear all the way along with the previous administration and with the current administration, as we set up the project,” the company’s Country Manager Alistair Routledge said last month during a press conference.
He assured that the $33 billion building would not be a palatial office, as spending is prudently being monitored to provide a fit-for-purpose and functional space. He informed that the company provides government with monthly updates, on the progress of works.
It is expected to be completed next year.
