ExxonMobil Guyana marks five years of oil production

Guyana now the third largest per-capita oil producer in the world.
ExxonMobil Guyana-led consortium achieving industry-leading performance.
Strong collaboration with Guyana’s public and private sectors driving country’s transformative growth.

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• Dec. 18, 2024

Georgetown, Guyana – ExxonMobil Guyana will mark five years of oil production in Guyana on December 19, a significant achievement that underscores the transformative potential of the country's growing energy sector.

Since “first oil” at the offshore Liza Phase 1 project five years ago, Guyana has become the third largest per-capita oil producer in the world. The oil-and-gas sector has spurred tremendous economic growth in Guyana, helping to elevate the country to one of the fastest-growing economies globally.

ExxonMobil Guyana is dedicated to enhancing local capacity, and Guyanese businesses and workers play critical roles in its operations. More than 6,000 Guyanese are currently employed in good-paying industry jobs, and ExxonMobil Guyana and its suppliers have invested more than US $2 billion to procure goods and services from more than 1,700 local Guyanese businesses.

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"We’re focused on capacity building, local content development, and environmental stewardship to ensure the benefits of Guyana’s oil-and-gas production reach every corner of the country. We’re grateful for the strong collaboration with our co-venturers, Hess and CNOOC, and with the Government of Guyana – all of whom have played crucial roles in responsibly developing Guyana’s natural resources."

Alistair Routledge

ExxonMobil Guyana President

ExxonMobil Guyana’s deepwater developments are the most successful in the world. In five years, the company has started up three complex offshore mega-projects on schedule and on budget, while simultaneously advancing plans for five additional projects by the end of the decade. Production capacity in Guyana is expected to surpass 1.7 million barrels per day, with gross production growing to 1.3 million barrels per day, by 2030.

“Working alongside our co-venturers and the Government, we are doing our part to foster a brighter future for all Guyanese,” said Routledge. “ExxonMobil Guyana proudly celebrates this five-year milestone as a shared achievement, and we look forward to continuing our successful collaboration with the people of Guyana.”