Oil Dorado? Guyana's Black Gold

This book is a fourth and much expanded edition of the first edition of "Oil Dorado?" published in March 2019. The Guyana Oil story changes by the day. At time of publication (in August 2022) , two new oil wells were discovered in the last week alone.

These books are always acorns that become oak trees through team enterprise. The original book was John Mair's idea and was published just five weeks after it was first proposed. It derived from an interview session John Mair (and Sally Gibson) conducted with Dr Mark Bynoe, then of the Guyana Department of Energy, in January 2019 by Skype from Georgetown to London. Thanks to him and to the then-Guyana high commissioner, the esteemed Hamley Case, for facilitating that event.

The idea became reality through the authors who have written and delivered to a very tight deadline for no fee. Sometimes thrice and more. Each edition some new stars are added to the roster of writing talent - and the book becomes even more relevant.

The future of Guyana and oil is important to all of us. This book is a deliberate potpourri of economics, politics, futurology and literature. It aims to reflect the rich cultural and intellectual heritage of Guyana and generate the long overdue debate on just how El Dorado may become Oil Dorado and accommodate "Black Gold" into its economy and psyche. Read more Continue reading Read less