ACORN International, a worldwide environmental and risk management consultancy with offices in Boston and Houston, on Tuesday, announced that it was selected to perform an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and lead the public consultation programme for the Uaru Project.

Uaru is the fifth offshore development project in Guyana of Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL), an affiliate of ExxonMobil, a release said.
The release noted that the proposed project, located in the eastern portion of the Stabroek Block, is approximately 200 kilometres (125 miles) from Georgetown.

Production is planned to begin at the end of 2026- 2027.
“Acorn International is proud that our team was selected to lead the EIA and public consultation programme for the Uaru Project,” said President, Dean Slocum. He added: “We look forward to bringing our team’s deep experience in initiating a robust public consultation programme to build awareness of this important project and actively engage all parties who may be affected.”

The company has conducted EIAs and facilitated public consultation programmes for many of the world’s largest energy-related projects and companies, as well as global mining/resource projects and corporations.
“One of Acorn International’s many strengths is its ability to work in partnership with qualified host-country teams and provide structured tools and coordination to rapidly build capacity on-site. The company has become a leader in helping energy and mining industries deliver socially responsible solutions in the fast-moving energy transition to ensure their renewables, green energy and green metals development programs meet growing demands for a ‘just transition’,” the release said