By Josiah Williams
In a recent media conference, ExxonMobil Guyana President Alistair Routledge announced that the pipeline for the Gas to Energy project is on track for completion by the end of this year.
Routledge revealed that the offshore portion of the pipeline, being installed by Van Oord and Subsea 7, is currently about 70% completed, while onshore works are progressing smoothly with approximately 68% completion.
He assured stakeholders that the project is proceeding as planned, with the entire pipeline progressing steadily toward completion.
Upon completion, the pipelines will be connected to the Liza Unity and Liza Destiny Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels.
As part of this process, the vessels will undergo a temporary shutdown for approximately two weeks in July and August.
This shutdown, expected to incur around seven million dollars in deferred production, will also facilitate scheduled maintenance activities aimed at potentially enhancing production levels upon resumption.
Regarding the Gas-to-Energy project, which includes the construction of a Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) plant by CH4-Lindsayca, Routledge acknowledged minimal delays but assured that these will not impact the project’s completion by 2025.
He emphasized ExxonMobil’s commitment to securing the completed pipeline until the gas plant becomes operational, employing measures such as inert gas or treated water to ensure its integrity during idle periods.
The Gas-to-Energy project, estimated at 1.8 billion US dollars, aims to deliver 300 megawatts of power upon completion.
Besides providing Guyana with reliable energy, it is expected to significantly reduce electricity costs for consumers.
As the project progresses, ExxonMobil remains dedicated to fulfilling its commitments to Guyana’s energy sector and contributing to the country’s economic growth and development.