Guyana

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Guyana

TechnipFMC awarded contract for Gas to Energy Project in Guyana

Announced in August and subject to final project sanction, TechnipFMC will provide engineering, procurement, construction and installation of subsea risers and pipelines.

TechnipFMC has landed a significant contract from ExxonMobil affiliate, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited, for the Gas to Energy Project in Guyana. ExxonMobil Guyana’s Liza Unity vessel achieved background flare in June this year.

The project will connect the production from Liza Destiny and Unity back to shore, delivering associated gas from the field to a gas-fired power plant that will supply electricity to the community.

“The Gas to Energy Project is another example of how we are helping deliver the energy the world needs,” President, Subsea at TechnipFMC Jonathan Landes said, “and we are thrilled to be supporting another project in Guyana. We remain proud of our dedicated Guyanese employees and are committed to the continued development and expansion of local capabilities.”

TechnipFMC currently employs more than 85 Guyanese and expects to continue to hire and train additional local staff in support of this award.

ExxinMobil in Guyana

ExxonMobil is firmly established in Guyana, operating an office in Georgetown, with numerous ongoing exploration and development operations offshore. ExxonMobil Guyana has made 25 significant discoveries in the country since May 2015 and begun production in December 2019 from the Liza Phase 1 development.

“This achievement is a testament to the team’s dedication to steady, safe operations,” said ExxonMobil Guyana Production Manager Mike Ryan. “It also demonstrates ExxonMobil’s capabilities as an industry leader and our commitment to operational excellence.”

The gas compression and injection systems on the Liza Unity Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel was safely commissioned in around half normal industry time. Liza Unity achieved background flare as designed in June, within the 60-day period outlined in the Liza Phase 2 Environmental Permit.

The Liza Phase 2 project design eliminates routine flaring by using produced gas to power the FPSO and by reinjecting gas into the reservoir to conserve the gas and to improve oil recovery, thereby reducing emissions compared with traditional methods. The ExxonMobil Guyana team was also able to commission the water-injection system, which is now online and operational.

The next step is to start up additional new wells in the ramp up to full production of 220,000 barrels of oil per day during the third quarter.

ExxonMobil Guyana continues to work with the relevant government agencies to ensure compliance with regulations and responsible development of the country’s natural resources.

About TechnipFMC

TechnipFMC is a leading technology provider to the traditional and new energy industries, delivering fully integrated projects, products, and services. With proprietary technologies and comprehensive solutions, TechnipFMC is transforming its clients’ project economics, helping them unlock new possibilities to develop energy resources while reducing carbon intensity and supporting their energy transition ambitions.

Based in Houston and Newcastle Upon Tyne, the company is organised in two business segments of Subsea and Surface Technologies. TechnipFMC continues to advance the industry with its technology leadership, digital innovation and pioneering integrated ecosystems such as iEPCI™, iFEED™ and iComplete™.

According to the company, each of TechnipFMC’s 20,000 employees is driven by a commitment to clients’ success, and a culture of strong execution, purposeful innovation, and challenging industry conventions. TechnipFMC’s vision is to drive real change in the energy industry and its corporate strategy has always been focused on successfully delivering that vision. n

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