Sithe Global eager to engage MPs, stakeholders on Amaila Falls project

With the opposition parties indicating that they will be seeking to scrutinize the Amaila Falls hydropower project in the National Assembly, the project developer Sithe Global says it is eager to engage not only members of Parliament but other interested parties over the US$835 million project.

Contacted recently, senior Vice President of the US-based firm Jim McGowan told Stabroek News that the company is currently working on the finance plan for the project and is finalizing the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract. The hydropower plant is supposed to be built by China Railway.

“In the meantime, Sithe looks forward to an open dialogue with members of Parliament and other interested parties in