U.S. steps up pressure on China as firms battle for Guyana’s mega projects

If the Chinese can do a better job for less money, why the dickens Irfan Ali’s
Government want to spend 4-5 times more $$$ giving the same job to
American Company. As if EXXON is just an example of costs ($$$$)?
GTE as of now, is over-ran and late.
Are Kickbacks the reason for the higher bids ?