ExxonMobil Guyana President Alistair Routledge said the delivery of Guyana’s fifth floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel in the Stabroek Block was the result of years of planning and coordination involving thousands of workers worldwide.
Routledge made the comments in a LinkedIn post on August 25 after the Errea Wittu reached Guyana. The vessel is the first FPSO in ExxonMobil Guyana’s fleet to be delivered by MODEC.
“It’s easy to see these milestones and focus on the scale of the asset, but what stands out to me is the incredible effort behind bringing an FPSO to Guyana. Even though this is the fifth arrival since 2019, there is nothing routine about it… Achievements like these are never realized by one person or one organization. They are the result of partnership, commitment to safe and reliable operations, and a shared focus on doing things the right way,” he wrote.
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Routledge also pointed to the growing involvement of Guyanese professionals in offshore operations, particularly major offshore projects.
“One of the things I am most pleased to see is the presence of Guyanese professionals among those on board. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of watching local talent grow alongside this industry, and it’s encouraging to see more Guyanese contributing directly to milestones such as this one,” the post stated.
The vessel’s name also carries cultural significance. Errea Wittu means “Abundance” in the Warrau language and was chosen to recognize Guyana’s Indigenous heritage while representing the opportunities and development associated with the country’s offshore resources.
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The FPSO will support development of the Uaru, Mako and Snoek oil in the Stabroek Block. It is designed to produce up to 250,000 barrels of oil per day and is expected to begin production before the end of 2026.
Uaru’s production capacity is expected to push Guyana’s total output beyond one million barrels per day.
