Exxon confirms world-class oil discovery offshore Guyana
IRVING, Texas -- Exxon Mobil today said that drilling results from the Liza-2 well, the second exploration well in the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana, confirm a world-class discovery with a recoverable resource of between 800 MMboe and 1.4 Bboe.
“We are excited by the results of a production test of the Liza-2 well, which confirms the presence of high-quality oil from the same high-porosity sandstone reservoirs that we saw in the Liza-1 well completed in 2015,” said Steve Greenlee, president of Exxon Mobil Exploration Company. “We, along with our co-venturers, look forward to continuing a strong partnership with the government of Guyana to further evaluate the commercial potential for this exciting prospect.”
The Liza wells are located in the Stabroek Block approximately 120 miles offshore Guyana. Data from the successful Liza-2 well test is being assessed.
The Liza-2 well was drilled by Exxon Mobil affiliate Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Ltd., approximately 2 miles from the Liza-1 well. The Liza-2 well encountered more than 190 ft of oil-bearing sandstone reservoirs in Upper Cretaceous formations. The well was drilled to 17,963 ft in 5,551 ft of water.
“This exploration success demonstrates the strength of our long-term investment approach, as well as our technology leadership in ultra-deepwater environments,” said Greenlee.
The Stabroek Block is 6.6 million acres (26,800 km2). Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited is operator and holds 45% interest in the Stabroek Block. Hess Guyana Exploration Ltd. holds 30% interest and CNOOC Nexen Petroleum Guyana Limited holds 25% interest.
