Energy consultancy group ABL has been selected to provide marine warranty inspection services for the Hammerhead project, ExxonMobil’s seventh offshore development in the Stabroek Block, off the coast of Guyana.
Offshore operations in the Hammerhead project
The initiative includes the installation of 18 subsea wells for production and injection, as well as the deployment of a floating production, storage and offloading unit (FPSO) that will operate with tandem mooring for direct transfers to export vessels. This system will enable continuous operations in waters up to 1,725 m deep, about 200 km offshore.
Meanwhile, the gas produced will be routed through the pipeline system to the plant located in Unity or to the country’s onshore facilities. The operation will be coordinated from ABL’s Houston headquarters, with support from its offices in Calgary, Paris, Rotterdam and Rio de Janeiro.
Established experience in Guyana drives new collaboration
This contract reinforces ABL’s sustained presence in Guyana, adding to its previous involvement in the Liza 1, Liza 2, Payara, Yellowtail and Uaru developments, all led by ExxonMobil in the same block.
Our team combines local experience with up-to-date technical expertise, enabling safe and efficient execution.
David Ballands, ABL’s Director of Energy Services for the Americas, noted.
Offshore activities will run between 2027 and 2028, and Hammerhead is expected to contribute up to 180,000 barrels per day, bringing Guyana’s total production to nearly 1.5 million barrels per day by 2029.
Technical partnership backed by more than 50 offshore projects
With more than 50 marine warranty projects managed for ExxonMobil, ABL strengthens its reputation as a strategic partner in offshore development.
We have an in-depth understanding of the operator’s technical and operational requirements, which positions us as a key partner for deepwater execution.
Guy Noble, the company’s lead naval architect, concluded.
Source and photo: ABL