Guyana Shore Base Inc. (GYSBI), through its joint venture Sustainable Environmental Solutions (SES), has commissioned the iNOVaTHERM™ system. This waste treatment technology doubles processing capacity and recovers more than 99% of base oil from drilling waste, GYSBI said in an April 30 release.
The facility was launched on April 30, as part of efforts to expand environmentally responsible waste management services for Guyana’s offshore oil and gas industry. SES is a joint venture between Gaico Construction, GYSBI, and Lamor Corporation, and has been operating for six years supporting waste handling in the sector.
“At the heart of this technology is a commitment to circularity and resource efficiency. The system recovers more than 99% of base oil, returning it to the supply chain for reuse in offshore drilling operations. Wastewater and dry residuals are also fully recycled within the facility, significantly reducing waste and eliminating environmental discharge,” GYSBI said.
The system, developed by NOV Inc., is described as the first installation of its kind in the Western Hemisphere.
“As the first installation of its kind in the Western Hemisphere, this fully electric, zero-discharge system sets a new benchmark for sustainability and innovation. It doubles the facility’s processing capacity from 50 to 100 metric tons of drilling waste per day while dramatically reducing the environmental impact,” the company added.
NOV Service Manager Kushnarine Singh said the system consistently delivers strong performance in oil recovery. He stated it achieves “less than 0.1% oil-on-cuttings (OOC), surpassing some of the most stringent global standards”.
Natina Singh, Logistics Operations Superintendent at ExxonMobil Guyana, said it is important to recognize such progress, noting that milestones like these show the value of collaboration and long-term investment in local capacity.
ExxonMobil Guyana is the operator of the Stabroek Block, holding a 45% stake in the joint venture. The block currently produces about 900,000 barrels of oil per day, driven by multiple offshore developments.
