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Oil Production Boosts Guyana’s Gross Domestic Product by 34%

Written by Paulo Nogueira
Published on 17/01/2024 at 04:29
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Guyana Expects To Receive $2.1 Billion From Oil Exports And $320 Million From Royalties This Year, With Increased Crude Oil Production.

Oil production continues to grow in Guyana, and the country expects to obtain US$ 2.1 billion in exports from the resource this year. Additionally, the nation also forecasts receiving US$ 320 million in royalties, a significant increase compared to the amounts received in the previous year.

The economic growth of Guyana has been impressive in recent years, with an estimated increase of 34.3% in Gross Domestic Product in 2024. This is the fifth consecutive year that the country has reported growth exceeding 20%, highlighting the relevance of crude oil to the Guyanese economy.

Offshore Oil Discoveries Drive Economic Growth

After about 40 offshore discoveries of crude oil and gas in recent years, oil exports have been crucial for the country’s economic growth. With a third floating production facility reaching maximum output this year, oil exports are expected to expand by 44.7% in 2024, a pace similar to that of 2023.

Floating Production Facilities Propel Oil Production

The three floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSOs) installed in the Stabroek block in Guyana, put in place and operated by a consortium led by Exxon Mobil, are expected to produce an average of 550,000 barrels of crude oil per day (bpd) this year, increasing to over 600,000 bpd in the latter part of the year, said the government. These facilities will be essential for the increase in oil exports in the coming years.

Yellowtail Project Supports Oil Production And Export

Advances in the development of the Yellowtail project last year are likely to help the start-ups stay on track for 2025, Singh stated, referring to the next development of the consortium Exxon that is to come. These volumes are expected to enable the production and export of a total of 202 cargoes of crude oil from the Stabroek block, 25 of which are to be delivered to the government as the country’s share of oil profits, he stated. By 2027, the country’s production is expected to reach 1.3 million bpd.

Oil Exports Drive The Natural Resource Fund

Guyana’s oil production averaged 377,000 bpd last year, and a total of 142 cargoes were reported, with the government receiving and exporting 17 of them. The government withdrew about US$ 1 billion from the country’s natural resource fund to finance national development projects, leaving the fund with a balance of US$ 1.97 billion at the end of the year.

Conclusion

In summary, crude oil exports from offshore discoveries have a significant impact on the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), driving the energy sector and contributing to economic growth. Oil production and exports continue to be the primary source of the country’s revenue, propelling the economy and financing large-scale national development projects. Furthermore, the prospects for continued growth in the energy sector point to a promising future for oil exports in the region.

(Reuters – Reporting by Kiana Wilburg; Text by Marianna Parraga; Editing by Marguerita Choy)

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Paulo Nogueira

Eletrotécnica formado em umas das instituições de ensino técnico do país, o Instituto Federal Fluminense - IFF ( Antigo CEFET), atuei diversos anos na áreas de petróleo e gás offshore, energia e construção. Hoje com mais de 8 mil publicações em revistas e blogs online sobre o setor de energia, o foco é prover informações em tempo real do mercado de empregabilidade do Brasil, macro e micro economia e empreendedorismo. Para dúvidas, sugestões e correções, entre em contato no e-mail informe@en.clickpetroleoegas.com.br. Vale lembrar que não aceitamos currículos neste contato.

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