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Liza Phase 2 received government and regulatory approvals and is on
track to startup by mid-2022, producing up to 220,000 barrels of oil
per day - Phase 1 on schedule for first oil by first quarter of 2020
- Investment by partners in Guyanese economy continues to increase
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES) today announced it has received regulatory
approval from the government of Guyana and has made a final investment
decision to proceed with the second phase of development of the Liza
Field on the Stabroek Block, offshore Guyana.
Liza Phase 2 will utilize the Liza Unity Floating Production, Storage
and Offloading vessel (FPSO) which will have the capacity to produce up
to 220,000 gross barrels of oil per day. Six drill centers are planned
with a total of 30 wells, including 15 production wells, nine water
injection wells and six gas injection wells. First oil is expected by
mid-2022. The development is expected to have a gross capital cost of
approximately US$6 billion, including a lease capitalization cost of
approximately US$1.6 billion for the FPSO, and will develop
approximately 600 million barrels of oil. Excluding pre-sanction and
lease costs (which will be accounted for as operating expense), Hess’
net share of development costs is forecast to be approximately US$1.6
billion, of which US$210 million is already included in Hess’ 2019
capital and exploratory budget.
“We are excited to achieve another significant milestone in the
development of the Stabroek Block,” CEO John Hess said. “We look forward
to continuing to work with the Government of Guyana and our partners to
realize the extraordinary potential of this world class resource.”
Update on Other Stabroek Developments
Liza Phase 1 remains on track to achieve first oil by the first quarter
of 2020. It will produce up to 120,000 gross barrels of oil per day at
peak rates utilizing the Liza Destiny FPSO, which is expected to arrive
offshore Guyana in the third quarter of 2019.
A final investment decision is expected later this year for a third
phase of development, Payara, subject to government and regulatory
approvals. The Payara development is expected to produce between 180,000
and 220,000 gross barrels of oil per day with startup as early as 2023.
Following the recent Yellowtail and Tilapia discoveries, the Turbot area
is also expected to become another major development hub, and additional
development potential is being evaluated in other areas of the Stabroek
Block including at Hammerhead.
Exploration and Appraisal Update
Exploration activities continue at other locations on the Stabroek
Block. Following completion of well operations at the recently announced
Yellowtail discovery, the Noble Tom Madden will next drill the
Hammerhead-2 well. The Stena Carron will next drill the Hammerhead-3
well and will drill a second well at the Ranger discovery later in 2019.
The Noble Bob Douglas drillship is currently completing development
drilling operations for the Liza Phase 1 development. ExxonMobil also
will add another drillship, the Noble Don Taylor, in the fourth quarter
bringing the number of drillships offshore Guyana to four.
Community Investment
The partners’ investment in the Guyanese economy has continued to
increase. The number of Guyanese nationals supporting project activities
more than doubled in 2018 to more than 1,000. ExxonMobil and its
co-venturers spent nearly US$60 million with more than 500 Guyanese
vendors in 2018. More than 1,500 Guyanese companies are registered with
the Centre for Local Business Development, which was founded by
ExxonMobil and its co-venturers in 2017 with the mission of supporting
local businesses to become globally competitive.
The Stabroek Block is 6.6 million acres (26,800 square kilometers).
Current gross discovered recoverable resources are estimated to be more
than 5.5 billion barrels of oil equivalent. The 13 discoveries on the
block to date have established the potential for at least five floating
production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels producing more than
750,000 barrels of oil per day by 2025. ExxonMobil affiliate Esso
Exploration and Production Guyana Limited is operator and holds 45
percent interest in the Stabroek Block. Hess Guyana Exploration Ltd.
holds 30 percent interest and CNOOC Petroleum Guyana Limited, a
wholly-owned subsidiary of CNOOC Limited, holds 25 percent interest.
Hess Corporation is a leading global independent energy company engaged
in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas. More
information on Hess Corporation is available at http://www.hess.com.
Cautionary Statements
This news release contains projections and other forward-looking
statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of
1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These
projections and statements reflect the company’s current views with
respect to future events and financial performance. No assurances can be
given, however, that these events will occur or that these projections
will be achieved, and actual results could differ materially from those
projected as a result of certain risk factors. A discussion of these
risk factors is included in the company’s periodic reports filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.
We use certain terms in this release relating to resources other than
proved reserves, such as unproved reserves or resources. Investors are
urged to consider closely the disclosure relating to proved reserves in
Hess’ Form 10-K, File No. 1-1204, available from Hess Corporation, 1185
Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10036 c/o Corporate Secretary
and on our website at www.hess.com
You can also obtain this form from the SEC on the EDGAR system.
Contacts
Investor Contact:
Jay Wilson
(212) 536-8940
[email protected]
Media Contact:
Lorrie Hecker
(212) 536-8250
[email protected]
