Guyana may reduce its proposed liquefied natural gas export project as ExxonMobil needs more gas than anticipated to sustain offshore oil production, Reuters reported yesterday, citing two people close to the discussions.
The sources said the consortium requires approximately two billion cubic feet daily for reinjection. A proposed six-million-tonne annual LNG facility could consequently start at up to three million tonnes, while domestic-only use is also under consideration.
No final decision has been made. Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat declined comment on the talks, while Exxon said it was working with government to maximise resource recovery and value.
The report introduces fresh uncertainty over Guyana’s plans to develop gas exports alongside domestic electricity generation and industrial activity.
Separately, Guyana is poised to surpass 1M bbl/day in crude oil exports for the first time this December, when the country starts shipping its Uaru grade crude, Bloomberg reported.
Uaru exports reportedly are scheduled at 4M barrels in December, which would boost Guyana’s total monthly shipments to 33M barrels, equivalent to 1.06M bbl/day.
The first cargo of Uaru, produced by the Errea Wittu floating production vessel, is due to load on December 11-12, the report said, according to Reuters.
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