Unfair call for removal of the Energy Minister
Wednesday 30 December 2020
THE EDITOR: I read a recent newspaper article which I thought contained unfair criticism of Minister of Energy Franklin Khan. After citing a number of facts, the writer called for the resignation of the minister.
However, it became very apparent that these justifications were shaky at best and the writer omitted a significant amount of other information which would have provided the reader with a wider perspective.
The article hinges its argument on an apparent decline in natural gas and crude oil production which currently stands at 3.2 billion cubic feet per day (bcf p/d), as compared to 3.3 bcf p/d in 2016 when the minister assumed office.
· Two operated oil fields in Wyoming, USA at start of their 40+ year life
· ROI over 50% with $2.18/bbl acquisition cost vs a value of $7.52/bbl at NPV (10%)
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