ExxonMobil Guyana lets chemical contract for Uaru, Whiptail developments
Feb. 3, 2025
ExxonMobil Guyana has let a contract to Baker Hughes to provide specialty chemicals and related services for its Uaru and Whiptail offshore greenfield developments in Stabroek block.
The multi-year contract includes all topsides, subsea, water injection, and utility chemicals for the Errea Wittu and Jaguar floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels, which are currently under development with first production targeted for 2026 and 2027, respectively.
Uaru and Whiptail mark ExxonMobil Guyana’s fifth and sixth projects in the country. The two developments will include up to 20 drill centers and 92 production and injection wells. Each FPSO will have a capacity of 250,000 b/d, bringing the country’s total daily production capacity to about 1.3 million bbl (OGJ Online, Apr. 12, 2024, May 6, 2024).
ExxonMobil affiliate ExxonMobil Guyana Ltd. is operator and holds 45% interest in Stabroek block. Hess Guyana Exploration Ltd. holds 30% interest, and CNOOC Petroleum Guyana Ltd. holds 25% interest.