MARAD notice of CGX rig dismantling activities inaccurate - company

Contrary to a Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) notice informing of dismantling activities in the Corentyne block offshore Guyana, Canadian oil company CGX Energy on Thursday said drilling activities are continuing at the Kawa-1 Well.

In response to queries from this newspaper, the company stated, “We would like to clarify that the Kawa-1 Well is not being de-mobilized at the moment, despite some reports to the contrary. Drilling activities continue and the Company will officially release any material information when appropriate.”

Stabroek News gathered that the MARAD notice was erroneously published as drilling activities have been extended and the information at the maritime agency was not updated.

Stephen Thomas, MARAD’s Director General, on Thursday told Stabroek News that the notice would have been published based on the records they have. He said that the company had not provided any updated information on its operations.

MARAD’s notice informed vessel operators that demobilisation of CGX’s exploration drill rig would be ongoing and continue until December 31, 2022, using drill rig MODU Maersk Discoverer.