Guyana

5 statements across 1 episodes · 0 bullish · 2 bearish · 3 people on the record · first statement Apr 17, 2023 by Amy Westervelt · said 44 times in 1 episodes since 2023 · across every show →

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Apr 17, 2023 negative
Assertion Partly supported
The CIA exploited racial divisions in Guyana to back Forbes Burnham
“As they have done in so many countries, the CIA leaned on racial differences to split the parties into two, and then backed Burnham.”
Amy Westervelt Apr 17, 2023 ▶ 25:52 From Drilled: The Boom
Apr 17, 2023 neutral
Assertion Contradicted
Exxon paid Equatorial Guinea and Chad just 8% and 10% in royalties
“Equatorial Guinea had only gotten about eight percent royalties in its Contract. Chad got 10%, but Guyana was more stable and developed than those countries had been when they inked contracts with Exxon.”
Amy Westervelt Apr 17, 2023 ▶ 27:35 From Drilled: The Boom
Apr 17, 2023 neutral
Assertion Partly supported
Exxon projected Guyana would account for 25% of its global oil output
“As time went on, Exxon began projecting that oil from Guyana would make up around 25% of its total global output.”
Amy Westervelt Apr 17, 2023 ▶ 3:56 From Drilled: The Boom
Apr 17, 2023
Assertion Partly supported
Guyana's government is discussing relocating the capital inland due to sea levels
“At some point, we are going to have to think about moving, and the government is already talking about it. Actually, moving the capital back into where the big airport is.”
Salvador de Caires Apr 17, 2023 ▶ 21:29 From Drilled: The Boom
Apr 17, 2023 negative
Assertion Not checkable as stated
US oil firms waited for Venezuelan hostility before finalizing Guyana deals
“So I am absolutely sure that they knew there was oil here and just waited if Venezuela is going to play bad. Then they said, well, okay, we have oil elsewhere. And then negotiated a very sweet deal.”
Alfred Bhulai Apr 17, 2023 ▶ 26:20 From Drilled: The Boom
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