Minister of Energy and Energy Industries and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Stuart R. Young, on Friday welcomed the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Heritage Petroleum Company Limited, Mr. Erik Keskula at a meeting held at the Ministry of Energy’s International Waterfront, Head Office.
Mr. Keskula was accompanied by the Chairman of Heritage Petroleum Company Ltd, Mr. Michael Quamina SC and Corporate Communications Manager Heritage Petroleum Company Ltd, Ms.
Arlene Gorin-George.
Minister Young and Mr. Keskula discussed Heritage Petroleum Company’s strategic plan.
Minister Young took the opportunity to discuss the company’s ongoing operations and asset integrity. Discussions surrounded how Heritage would seek to increase its production via an aggressive drilling and workover programme as well as its enhanced oil recovery.
With 25 years’ experience in hydrocarbon exploration and production, Mr. Erik Keskula assured Minister Young that he is committed to maximizing the financial returns of this country’s oil reserves.
The Chairman of Heritage Petroleum Company Limited, Mr. Michael Quamina SC reiterated that the company’s strategic direction of ramping up oil production while continuing to be a sustainable and resilient business remains aligned with Minister Young’s call for regional sustainable energy security.
The meeting ended with Minister Young stating that he would like to meet with the full Heritage Board and CEO soon.