News Americas, New York, NY, October 9, 2024: A pipeline that will allow Guyana to transport natural gas produced by an Exxon Mobil-led consortium onshore has been connected to two of the project’s floating production platforms, according to Exxon Guyana head Alistair Routledge, as reported on Wednesday .
The Gas-to-Energy project, spearheaded by the Guyanese government, is designed to supply a 300 megawatt power plant and a natural gas liquids (NGL) plant with gas from two floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels ) located in Exxon’s Stabroek Block.
The 200-kilometer (124.3-mile) pipeline could be operational by the end of this year, Routledge told local reporters, according to Editorial Guyana. The project, scheduled for completion next year, is expected to lower electricity costs and reduce emissions, marking the first use of domestically produced associated gas.
Guyana has invested approximately $400 million in the development of this project, which represents an important step in the country’s efforts to diversify its energy portfolio and increase sustainability.
The Exxon consortium, which includes China’s CNOOC and US-based Hess, temporarily halted oil and gas production at the rigs during the third quarter to facilitate the pipeline connection. “The risers have now been successfully connected to the pipeline and we have carried out several tests and dewatering exercises to ensure everything is working properly,” added Routledge.
Once operational, the Gas-to-Energy project is expected to provide more reliable and affordable energy to Guyana, spurring industrial growth and reducing the country’s dependence on imported energy sources. This strategic move is set to further strengthen Guyana’s growing status as a leading energy producer in the region.
