EXXONMOBIL Guyana has hosted yet another public engagement with an ‘Energy Tunnel’ Exhibition to enlighten Guyanese about first oil.

The event, which was held on Saturday at the Giftland Mall, is a first of a series of events which seek to engage the public and provide attendees with information about ‘first oil” and other aspects of the company’s operations in Guyana.

For ExxonMobil, public engagement plays a critical part of its operations in Guyana. Events like the ‘Energy Tunnel’ and roadshows are geared at providing project updates to key stakeholders such as government agencies, civil society groups and contractors as well as opportunities to engage in two-way dialogue, the company said in a press release. ExxonMobil also hosts open houses, and its employees regularly engage with local schools, universities and other groups and with the media.

“We want to ensure Guyanese are updated on all aspects of our operations,” said Senior Director for Public and Government Affairs, Deedra Moe. “Engagements such as the ‘Energy Tunnel’ and the roadshow provide the opportunity for the public to ask questions and get more information on all aspects of our operations. We recognize that our main activities are taking place 120 miles offshore, so we’ve decided to bring our experts and overview of our operations to the people.”

In 2019, the company staged two Energy Tunnels and roadshows over a two-month period for more than 40 groups including a variety of government agencies, the Mayor and City Council, University of Guyana, Guyana National Youth Council, Come Alive Network and

National Toshaos Council.
In 2019, ExxonMobil held more than 700 engagements, reaching more than eight thousand people. These types of engagements will continue throughout this year as the company seeks to keep Guyanese informed about its operations.