The Washington Patriot: FINAL ISSUE OF 2010: THIBAW IN REVIEW

Energy

Wordsworth Energy has made significant progress and is working with several NGO’s to promote human rights in Thibaw and is calling out to the international community for support. A number of NGO’s are disappointed by the lack of international support they have received thus far and will be campaigning for additional assistance and compassion for the people of Thibaw. Wordsworth supports UK involvement combating human rights violations, drug trafficking, and other issues in the Thibawan region.

The Patriot has heard that Wordsworth is investigating the allegations against Beowulf, but we have had no solid conclusions from that investigation to date.

Anti-oil NGO Verdant Future is concerned that money from IOC’s in Thibaw is being funneled by the government toward illegal destruction of the teak forests and forced labor camps for Thibawan citizens. They believe these activities directly benefit Lt General Sang Maw. The government refused to directly comment on this.

During the Thibawan government press conference it was announced that EnCathay would finance 51% of a joint venture with the Thibawan government for blocks 31 and 33. The government will take 51% of the profits in this project, which will be focused on supplying gas to the US.

Talks with Shiloh have ended and Shiloh will be pulling their operations out of Thibaw.

No decision has been made yet on block 45.


OBI has come out with their latest ratings, which are as follows:

Government: F
Social: B+
Wordsworth: B
EnCathay: C
Shiloh: A-

The government has shown no improvement in change or transparency. Wordsworth has made significant progress with NGO’s, EnCathay has surprisingly opened dialogue, and Shiloh has increased transparency.