Botswana Oil sparks activity in CTL industry
Friday, June 16, 2017
Off- taker: Mokgatlhe
In a tender flighted this week, the state-owned oil company said, together with the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security they are seeking prospective private companies and or parastatal bidders to undertake a bankable feasibility study, finance, construct, own, operate and maintain a coal to liquids plant in Botswana.
“The objective of the Prequalification is to assess and identify bidders, including joint ventures, consortiums, who can undertake a bankable feasibility study, design, finance, construct, own, operate and maintain a coal to liquids plant in Botswana to be facilitated by BOL,” reads the tender document.
As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...