possible scenario for ann

Time was running out as PDY did not have a mandate for this project and with Barnett over in China offering everything to the Chinese could it be just a simple case of manufacturing an arms length financing deal with anyone regardless if they stack up or not for the clear intention of frightening the Chinese chickens away from doing a deal and forcing Barnett to hold back on any offer?

No other rational explanation is forthcoming at this time.

The timing of release whilst everyone was overseas is the clue for me.

We know Barnett will not make the same mistake twice as OPR did not have the finance in place before they got the gig from previous administration!