Acorn International, based in Houston and Boston, was recently selected to perform an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and oversee the public consultation program for the Guyana-based Uaru Project of Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited, according to a press release.
“Acorn International is proud that our team was selected to lead the EIA and public consultation program for the Uaru Project,” president, Dean Slocum, said. “We look forward to bringing our team’s deep experience in initiating a robust public consultation program to build awareness of this important project and actively engage all parties who may be affected.”
Considered the ExxonMobil affiliate’s fifth offshore development project in Guyana of Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited, the Uaru project is located in the eastern portion of the Stabroek Block nearly 125 miles away from Georgetown.
Acorn has conducted numerous other EIAs and facilitated public consultation programs for energy and mining companies worldwide. The new venture is scheduled to begin at the end of 2026-2027.
“One of Acorn International’s many strengths is its ability to work in partnership with qualified host-country teams and provide structured tools and coordination to rapidly build capacity on-sit,” a recent press release states. "The company has become a leader in helping energy and mining industries deliver socially responsible solutions in the fast-moving energy transition to ensure their renewables, green energy and green metals development programs meet growing demands for a ‘just transition.’”