A Guyanese trade mission to Aberdeen, Scotland says its discussions in Europe’s Energy Capital have been encouraging.
Led by Guyanese High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Frederick Hamley Case, and his British counterpart in Guyana, Greg Quinn, the mission is aimed at fostering relations to support the emerging oil and gas industry in Guyana.
During the five-day visit, the team is to meet with a number of oil and gas suppliers as well as academic institutions.
High Commissioner Case was quoted by Energy Voice, an online publication, as saying that Aberdeen’s experience with the North Sea sector will be indispensable to Guyana’s journey.
“In terms of oil and gas this is our first trade mission and next year there will be a reciprocal mission to Guyana from Aberdeen,” he told the online news outlet. “I think the enthusiasm is there both from the private sector and the Government and I am sure a lot will evolve from this.”
Meanwhile, High Commissioner Quinn also spoke with Energy Voice and expressed his belief that Guyana could benefit from Aberdeen’s vast experience.
“Aberdeen has been there, done it and got the picture. There are lessons positive and negative to take away on how to handle things and I think there is an opportunity for us to pass on that experience to Guyana to help them see the way forward.”
