Exxon Mobil Guyana says a fire in the laundry room of the Liza Unity FPSO forced the suspension of operations on Sunday including the offloading of crude.
‘Operations were suspended as part of our established safety response and will resume following completion of the necessary checks,’ ExxonMobil Guyana said in a statement, adding that the heat detectors aboard the Liza Unity FPSO were activated in the laundry room of the living quarters, ‘indicating a small fire, which was quickly extinguished.’
The company said all personnel aboard the vessel are safe and accounted for and that the response procedures included the halting of crude lifting activities.
The Liza Unity is one of four FPSOs being operated by ExxonMobil in the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana.
With an installed capacity to produce approximately 220,000 barrels of oil per day day, it was the second FPSO built for the Stabroek Block development and started production in February 2022.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Natural Resources Monday said it has been informed by ExxonMobil Guyana Limited of a potential safety issue aboard the FPSO vessel and that ‘the relevant regulatory authorities will conduct the necessary follow-up to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
‘The ministry remains committed to prioritising the safety and well-being of workers and ensuring the highest standards of safety across offshore operations. It will continue to closely engage ExxonMobil Guyana Limited and the relevant regulatory agencies on this incident,’ the ministry added.