FPSO compressor arrives in Germany for inspection
ExxonMobil yesterday confirmed that the third stage flash gas compressor that malfunctioned recently and other key parts from the offshore Liza Destiny Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) oil platform have arrived in Germany and are being disassembled for inspection and assessment.
The company, which has had to increase gas flaring due to the malfunction, recently announced that it would have to send the compressor to Germany for a full assessment to determine the fault.
In a statement yesterday, Exxon said that the compressor, mechanical seal, the suction silencer and necessary spare parts were cleared with customs in Germany and are now being disassembled for inspection and assessment.
“This process, spearheaded by technical experts from the vessel’s owner SBM Offshore, the equipment manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions and ExxonMobil, is critical as it will determine the repair plan and timeline,” the statement said.
Exxon also said that that it continues to safely manage production and flare levels on the Liza Destiny and has been providing daily updates to the government.
Exxon previously stated that production levels have been cut to limit the controversial flaring of gas.
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Alistair Routledge confirmed on Monday that the gas compressor failed in the middle of the night on January 27th when optimisation testing was ongoing and the production level was around 130,000 barrels per day but maintained that this was not in any way linked to the malfunction. As a result, Routledge disclosed that oil production has been pared to 120,000 barrels per day (bpd) – its previously stated maximum capacity – while gas flaring has increased to 16 million cubic feet per day.
Meanwhile, Exxon said yesterday that it met with various stakeholders and provided an operational update. Around 120 participants from business associates of Exxon and other civil society participated in the meeting.
The son of Dulmattie Boodlall, the woman who was struck down by a by a Guyana Police Force minibus at Nandy Park in January, plans to await the outcome of the trial of the lawman who was driving at the time before deciding on further legal action.
During an interview with Stabroek News, Sookram Deochand stated that he was not satisfied with the outcome of the accused’s first court appearance.
On Friday last, Stephon Ramsay, the driver of the minibus that struck the deceased, made his first appearance before the court and was granted bail in the sum of $600,000 on a causing death by dangerous driving charge.
Deochand questioned the decision of Ramsay to plead not guilty to the charge, particularly given the fact that his mother was struck down on the pedestrian crossing.
The son, who is still grieving the death of his mother, stated that he intends on being patient with the process before making a decision on further legal recourse.
Additionally, he lamented that the accused had not reached out to his family to offer them any comfort.
Deochand also shared that the death of his mother placed her family in a hard and unexpected situation as he explained the struggle of pooling money weekly in order to repay debts owed.
He disclosed that he had requested to have the accused compensate his family for the wake and funeral but his request was denied by the police.
Deochand recalled the challenge he had with hiding the news of his mother’s death from his pregnant wife, who was at the time due to deliver. He recalled holding his newborn and breaking down as he relate to hospital officials the news of his mother’s passing. He later shared that information with his wife days after.
Boodlall, 58, of Golden Grove, was on her way to work when she was fatally struck by the minibus as she attempted to cross the road around 7.26 am on January 5th, 2021.
According to the police, Boodlall was hit while attempting to cross the Nandy Park Public Road in the vicinity of Shaheed Supermarket. At that time the force noted that the East Bank three-lane was active and the bus attached to the Tactical Services Unit was proceeding north along the western side of the eastern carriageway.
Boodlall, who would have celebrated her 59th birthday later in January, was described as a quiet individual.