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ExxonMobil Guyana Limited has announced plans to repair a section of the subsea pipeline serving Guyana’s Gas-to-Energy project, according to reporting from Kaieteur News. The company will undertake maintenance activities on a near-shore portion of the 220-kilometre pipeline located offshore of Crane, West Coast Demerara, to address what it describes as "a finding" discovered during inspection activities conducted earlier this year.
When pressed for details about the nature of the defect, the company’s media advisor indicated that further testing and evaluation would be needed to confirm the exact issue with the pipeline. The maintenance work is scheduled to commence on October 14, 2026, and is expected to continue until around December 1, 2026. ExxonMobil stated it aims to complete the repairs before the Gas-to-Energy project begins operations, "to minimise potential for maintenance interruptions in the future."
The company emphasized that the pipeline currently contains inert nitrogen gas and is not yet operational, meaning it poses no risk to the public or environment. ExxonMobil noted it is coordinating with relevant stakeholders and that the Maritime Administration Department will issue a marine notice for vessels operating in the area. The announcement comes after the Environmental Protection Agency and MARAD jointly rejected media reports in July alleging the pipeline had ruptured, confirming instead that inspections had identified only a "slight anomaly" requiring further evaluation under standard safety protocols.
The Gas-to-Energy project at Wales, West Bank Demerara, has faced repeated delays since its inception. ExxonMobil completed the subsea pipeline in December 2024, but the broader project has consistently missed promised deadlines and is now expected to deliver only a fraction of its originally intended power output by the end of 2026.
This infrastructure project is central to Guyana’s energy independence and regional energy security. As the Caribbean’s newest major oil and gas producer, Guyana’s ability to develop reliable domestic energy capacity affects energy costs and availability across the region, particularly for neighbouring Caribbean nations.
Sources and attribution
- Kaieteur News
- EPA, MARAD clarify status of Gas-to-Energy pipeline
- A look back at 2024 milestones in Guyana's oil and gas industry
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- “Small anomaly” on natural gas pipeline but govt, ExxonMobil refuse to provide further details
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