Cempaka Maritime, Marine and Fisheries: Indonesia to Seek $2.2 billion in Damages for Timor Sea Oil Spill

"A Summary" – Apr 2, 2011 (Kryon channelled by Lee Carroll) (Subjects: Religion, Shift of Human Consciousness, 2012, Intelligent/Benevolent Design, EU, South America, 5 Currencies, Water Cycle (Heat up, Mini Ice Ace, Oceans, Fish, Earthquakes ..), Middle East, Internet, Israel, Dictators, Palestine, US, Japan (Quake/Tsunami Disasters , People, Society ...), Nuclear Power Revealed, Hydro Power, Geothermal Power, Moon, Financial Institutes (Recession, Realign integrity values ..) , China, North Korea, Global Unity,..... etc.) - (Text version)

“2011 and Beyond” - What you are seeing, and why - Jan 16, 2011 (Kryon channelled by Lee Carroll) (Text version)

"The Timing of the Great Shift" – Mar 21, 2009 (Kryon channelled by Lee Carroll) - (Text version)

“ … Here is another one. A change in what Human nature will allow for government. "Careful, Kryon, don't talk about politics. You'll get in trouble." I won't get in trouble. I'm going to tell you to watch for leadership that cares about you. "You mean politics is going to change?" It already has. It's beginning. Watch for it. You're going to see a total phase-out of old energy dictatorships eventually. The potential is that you're going to see that before 2013.

They're going to fall over, you know, because the energy of the population will not sustain an old energy leader ..."

(Live Kryon Channelings was given 7 times within the United Nations building.)

Kryon Q&A

Question: Dear Kryon: I live in Spain. I am sorry if I will ask you a question you might have already answered, but the translations of your books are very slow and I might not have gathered all information you have already given. I am quite concerned about abandoned animals. It seems that many people buy animals for their children and as soon as they grow, they set them out somewhere. Recently I had the occasion to see a small kitten in the middle of the street. I did not immediately react, since I could have stopped and taken it, without getting out of the car. So, I went on and at the first occasion I could turn, I went back to see if I could take the kitten, but it was to late, somebody had already killed it. This happened some month ago, but I still feel very sorry for that kitten. I just would like to know, what kind of entity are these animals and how does this fit in our world. Are these entities which choose this kind of life, like we do choose our kind of Human life? I see so many abandoned animals and every time I see one, my heart aches... I would like to know more about them.

Answer: Dear one, indeed the answer has been given, but let us give it again so you all understand. Animals are here on earth for three (3) reasons.

(1) The balance of biological life. . . the circle of energy that is needed for you to exist in what you call "nature."

(2) To be harvested. Yes, it's true. Many exist for your sustenance, and this is appropriate. It is a harmony between Human and animal, and always has. Remember the buffalo that willingly came into the indigenous tribes to be sacrificed when called? These are stories that you should examine again. The inappropriateness of today's culture is how these precious creatures are treated. Did you know that if there was an honoring ceremony at their death, they would nourish you better? Did you know that there is ceremony that could benefit all of humanity in this way. Perhaps it's time you saw it.

(3) To be loved and to love. For many cultures, animals serve as surrogate children, loved and taken care of. It gives Humans a chance to show compassion when they need it, and to have unconditional love when they need it. This is extremely important to many, and provides balance and centering for many.

Do animals know all this? At a basic level, they do. Not in the way you "know," but in a cellular awareness they understand that they are here in service to planet earth. If you honor them in all three instances, then balance will be the result. Your feelings about their treatment is important. Temper your reactions with the spiritual logic of their appropriateness and their service to humanity. Honor them in all three cases.

China calls for peaceful settlement of maritime disputes

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Indonesia to Seek $2.2 billion in Damages for Timor Sea Oil Spill

Jakarta Globe, Olivia Rondonuwu & Wilawan Pongpitak | August 25, 2010

The Indonesian government is reportedly seeking $2.2 billion in damages caused by the 2009 Timor Sea oil spill, well up on its previous estimate of $55 million.

Jakarta. Indonesia plans to seek at least $2.2 billion in compensation from Thailand’s state-controlled PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) for damage caused by a 2009 oil spill in the Timor Sea, a government source said on Wednesday.

But PTTEP chief executive Anon Sirisaengtaksin said the claim was not supported by evidence of economic damage from the oil that spilled for two months into Indonesian and Australian waters after a rig operated by PTTEP Australasia caught fire.

The size of compensation, if any, from one of the worst oil spills in Australian history is likely to be watched closely during the massive cleanup in the Gulf of Mexico from BP Plc’s blown-out offshore deepwater well.

“We have the final claim now and it will be above Rp 20 trillion ($2.2 billion), roughly,” said the Indonesian source, who declined to be identified because the negotiations are private.

“That is what we will put on the table. We understand that we will need to prove the claim based on scientific argumentation.” The impasse comes as PTTEP officials and Indonesian government representatives plan to meet in the Western Australia city of Perth to discuss compensation for the one of the worst oil spills in Australian history.

Indonesia’s claim is higher than analysts had expected. It initially asked for $55 million to pay in damages to local people and fisherman in the area.

PTTEP’s Anon said the Thai company had conducted its own studies and found there was not enough evidence of economic damage to justify paying compensation claims proposed by Indonesia.

“I believe there’s not enough,” he said. “We have gathered all evidence from the site ... There should be facts to support the claim.”

PTTEP Australasia’s West Atlas rig about 250 kilometers off the coast of Western Australia state spilled about 400 barrels of oil per day into an area known for diverse sea life.

The spill also drew calls in Australia for a suspension on new projects and tighter industry regulations.

The West Atlas drilling unit is located in PTTEP’s Montara development, where the start of production has been delayed to the middle of next year from late 2009. The rig is owned by Norway’s SeaDrill Ltd but operated by PTTEP Australasia.

PTTEP has said it is testing the development well for safety before demolishing the West Atlas rig and removing the existing wellhead platform. It plans to install a new platform and processing system.

Agence France-Presse

The aftermath of the West Atlas rig explosion, seen in this file photo, and the massive oil spill that came as a result is being assessed by ministers from Indonesia and Australia. (AP Photo/PTTEP Australasia)

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