Management Address Nov 2018
November 2018
Gina Dickerson
Liza Phase 1 Senior Project Manager
Lawson Burns
Liza Phase 2 Senior Project Manager
Pulling together advances Liza Phase 1
You’ll see in this issue of the newsletter that we’re past the halfway point in the Liza Phase 1 Project and have moved into peak execution across all elements of the project. We have completed several key milestones using our highly effective One Team approach.
This collaborative culture has proven that, by working together, we advance together. Two examples are the commencement of the final dry dock period as construction continues on the floating, production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) by SBM Offshore; and the start of delivery of subsea equipment by TechnipFMC to Trinidad. It took strong, efficient collaboration from the team to ensure everything that needed to be installed on the FPSO during the second dry dock arrived in time.
The dry dock work includes installing the riser hangoff and umbilical assemblies, attaching multiple installation aids, and completing hull coating and painting. Thorough planning and attention to detail by all teams are critical in meeting our project objectives. Reaching milestones like these demonstrates that working together as a tight-knit, dependable team is a powerful way to advance the project.
Teamwork has Phase 2 well positioned for execution
The Liza Phase 2 team has continued to make great progress toward Delivering Unity to Guyana. All major contractors have mobilized and we are working together on detailed execution plans and interfaces. We are already seeing some of the benefits from leveraging our experiences and lessons from Liza Phase 1, particularly as we are working with the same group of contractors across both Liza projects.
On the subsurface side, well planning work is continuing, and drilling contracting activities are progressing well. The Reservoir and Geoscience teams have been building the Gate 3 subsurface models and recently completed their Subsurface Peer Review.
It’s going to be a busy few months ahead as we work to secure key government permits and get Liza Phase 2 through Gate 3 and Full Funding. Just like Phase 1, it is the collaboration and strong teamwork that have gotten us to this point, and that will continue to position us for an exciting and successful project.
A message from the Venture Management team
It is with a saddened heart that we regret to inform you of a tragic loss of life that occurred at the Keppel shipyard in Singapore on October 4, 2018. The incident involved the fabrication of a structural component for the FPSO Destiny in a fabrication shop, and two of our team members were injured when the I-beam they were fabricating toppled over. One of our team members, a 33-year-old male, succumbed to his injuries after being taken to the hospital. The other team member, a 35-year-old male, sustained a fractured leg, has since been discharged from the hospital, and is expected to fully recover. Please keep these families in your thoughts and prayers. We encourage everyone to take a moment to review the safety alert included in this newsletter. Share with your work teams and carry this message home to those you care about.
As Liza Phase 1 reaches peak fabrication, we recognize the risks and exposures to our workers with systems completion, loadout and transportation occurring in the coming months. Additionally, fabrication work is in full swing with Liza Phase 2 hull fabrication. This comes at a time when it’s easy to be distracted by family obligations and the approaching holiday season. Because of this, we are launching the “Finish 2018 Strong” campaign to remind ourselves that nothing is more important than our people and to renew our commitment to keep our work family and ourselves safe.
C.T. Khoo passes Project Executive baton with pride
ExxonMobil’s Project Executive for Guyana Projects, C.T. Khoo (pronounced COO), has said farewell to the Guyana Projects teams as he prepares for retirement. Khoo has led the Liza development since discovery in May 2015 through concept evaluation, contractor selection and further development of future phases in Guyana. He has been a champion for developing the Guyana portfolio starting with the Liza field with an industry-leading mindset.
In his final message, Khoo said: “I want to say thank you to the Guyana Projects teams for the privilege to lead our efforts. It has been a pleasure, and I am proud to acknowledge the hard work and contributions of each team member. I am very pleased with how the team is set up for success to deliver on the Guyana Projects in all aspects of safety, quality, cost and schedule. Each of you should be very proud of your accomplishments to date.”
At the same time, we welcome David Scott to the Project Executive role for the Guyana Projects.
C.T. Khoo
David Scott