ExxonMobil Guyana Limited has initiated the search for local partnerships in the provision of personnel travel vessel services, aligning with its commitment to enhancing offshore operations. The company has made this intention public through a Request for Information (RFI) released to invite proficient firms to potentially play a pivotal role in its offshore endeavors.
Crucially, the RFI emphasizes the need for suppliers capable of offering offshore vessels equipped with specially designed gangways. These gangways are meticulously engineered to facilitate the safe and seamless boarding of crude-lifting tankers. The significance of this component cannot be overstated, as it is fundamental to ensuring the secure and efficient transfer of personnel to and from these critical vessels, which are central to the intricate process of transporting offshore crude oil to global markets.
ExxonMobil’s proactive pursuit of capable suppliers underscores its unwavering commitment to upholding the highest safety standards. Recognizing the unique challenges and safety requirements inherent in offshore oil and gas operations, the demand for specialized personnel travel vessel services takes on paramount importance.
Within the RFI, Exxon underscores that throughout the bidding process, all potential Exxon Guyana Limited (EGL) contractors are mandated to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the Local Content Act (2021) and its potential applicability to their work under the defined scope. Demonstrating this acute awareness of the Local Content Act (2021) and its potential implications for their projects has become a pivotal prerequisite for prospective contractors.
Moreover, bidders are expected to intricately incorporate a preliminary local content strategy into their submissions, elucidating their commitment to fulfilling the local content expectations outlined both in the Act and below. Upon securing the contract, successful bidders are then required to seamlessly execute an approved plan that aligns with the Act’s stipulations.
Presently, ExxonMobil manages two operational oil developments in Guyana’s offshore Stabroek Block. Notably, the Liza Phase 1 development involves lifts occurring every six to seven days, while the Liza Phase 2 development witnesses lifts every four to five days. A third project, the Payara development, is set to commence before the end of the year.
