AVP Parliamentarian John Hart wants to reopen discussion regarding the controversial contract signed between WEB Aruba N.V. and Eagle LNG.
Hart has submitted a formal request to the minister currently overseeing WEB Aruba N.V., asking for a parliamentary question hour to provide transparency on the issue.
The contract in question was signed several years ago, yet the government has remained silent about its status. Hart wants clarity about everything that has happened from the signing date until now. For example:
- Has Eagle LNG begun its operations in Aruba?
- Has WEB Aruba N.V., a state-owned utility company, been required to make payments to Eagle LNG?
- How much money is Aruba obligated to pay under this mysterious contract?
- Why was Parliament never given access to the contract due to a so-called “non-disclosure agreement”?
“I understand there is a legal non-disclosure agreement, but the government must still provide clarity to the Parliament of Aruba, because this concerns public assets,” Hart stressed. He added that this is not a short-term contract — it binds Aruba for 20 years, which increases community concern.
According to individuals familiar with the process, parts of the negotiation appear to have taken place outside the normal channels of supervision and control. This led to questions about why Eagle LNG was chosen and how the final pricing was determined.
Hart also questioned why, if WEB Aruba N.V. had a long-term vision to transition to natural gas, no other international companies were considered. Due to a lack of public documentation, he said it is difficult to determine whether the contract meets legal standards of transparency and integrity expected from a state-owned enterprise.
The contract reportedly contains long-term delivery obligations that could expose WEB Aruba N.V. — and ultimately Aruban consumers — to high prices, financial risk for years, and dependency on a single supplier.
Many questions remain unanswered. Despite repeated requests from Parliament and the media, available information remains extremely limited, leading to concerns that certain clauses may conflict with good governance practices.
Hart also pointed out that before the contract was signed, some high-ranking executives reportedly left their positions with a “golden handshake,” including individuals connected to the MEP party. He questioned whether these resignations were related to the Eagle LNG negotiations.
Parliamentarian Hart emphasized that his role is to hold the government accountable, and transparency is essential, especially when dealing with matters involving the assets of the Aruban people.
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