Monrovia – The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) says it has taken note of recent public comments concerning the reported presence of an oily substance in Heon’s Town, Grand Bassa County.
Suspected Liberia’s Petroleum Exploration and Production Law of 2016 sets a clear protocol for verifying and officially communicating any discovery technical findings related hydrocarbons.
According to a LPRA statement, this process is intended to prevent premature conclusions and ensure that the public receives information that has been thoroughly reviewed and validated by the LPRA.
In line with its statutory mandate, the LPRA initiated field auernments on December 3 and has since provided initial updates to relevant stakeholders and to the Office of the President.
A consolidated technical report and an official public statement, the LPRA says, will be issued by the LPRA upon completion of the evaluation.
‘‘Until then, we respectfully advise the public to refrain from drawing any conclusions. The LPRA in consultation with the appropriate authorities, will communicate verified findings through the established statutory process. As part of its safety protocols, the LPRA also advises residents to avoid contact with the substance pending final analysis.’
‘‘We appreciate the high level of public interest in this matter and remind all stakeholders that cautious, evidence-based communication-consistent with protocol, law, and best practices must guide all public disclosures in the oil and gas sector. The LPRA thanks the public for its patience as we complete additional evaluation,’’ the LPRA statement added.
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