Our first memory of Mr. Anschutz comes from pg. 9 of Amandala no. 266, dated Friday, February 28, 1975. That story follows in italics.
Mexican Oil Finds Generate Belize Interest
BELMOPAN – The major new oil field reportedly discovered in Mexico has already rekindled interest in Central America on the part of oil companies, and it seems probable that Belize will experience a new wave of prospecting and exploration activity.
U.S. oil companies are precluded from exploring in Mexico – the industry has been government-owned since 1938 – so countries adjacent to the southern borders of Mexico are prime targets at the moment.
Mr. Philip Anschutz, President of the Denver-based Anschutz Overseas Corporation, has already drilled four holes – all dry – in Belize and has plans to drill four more. He considers the Mexican finds to be “very encouraging.”
The second memory comes from pg. 1 of Amandala no. 328, dated Friday, May 21, 1976. That story is also in italics.
To Sir With Oil
According to the records at the registry, Philip F. Anschutz of Denver, Colorado, is the number one man in Anschutz Oil Company, now engaged in a venture in Belize. But apart from representing that operation it appears that Anschutz, which enjoys lucrative oil licenses, has been farming them out to other big corporations and picking up big pieces of bread.
It is understood that Sir Alexander is a consultant to this company which enjoyed their licenses while he was Minister of Trade. For some reason the Sirs in our country are all big oil consultants.
Government should take a look at Anschutz and find out exactly what is happening. There is talk of someone receiving a house in Miami for oil in Belize.