ExxonMobil reduced oil production to 30,000 barrels after experiencing another problem with the flash gas compressor system aboard the oil production ship offshore Guyana.
In a statement Tuesday evening, ExxonMobil Guyana explained that during the final testing phase of the reinstalled flash gas compressor and other components of the system on the Liza Destiny FPSO, the team encountered an additional problem with the discharge silencer.
This forced ExxonMobil to reduce oil production from 120,000 barrels to 30,000 barrels per day.
A team from SBM Offshore, MAN Energy Solutions and ExxonMobil are on site to assess repairs, with support from engineering experts in Europe and the USA.
ExxonMobil has reduced production to a minimum level that mitigates formation of hydrates in subsea systems, maintains gas injection and fuel gas to the power generators, and minimizes flare.
Relevant government agencies have been notified and we are continuing to work with officials to determine the next best steps.
