Guyana to Investigate ExxonMobil Vessel After Fire

The Guyanese government has said it will investigate a fire that broke out at a floating vessel operated by ExxonMobil off the coast of Guyana, according to Reuters. The announcement follows reports that the US oil major temporarily halted operations at the site after the blaze. ExxonMobil confirmed it had paused activity at the affected facility as a precaution while the cause of the fire is assessed, Bloomberg News reported. No further details on casualties, damage extent, or the specific vessel involved were disclosed in available reporting. The incident comes shortly after a fifth floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel for the ExxonMobil-led consortium arrived in Guyana's waters, part of the company's continued expansion of offshore production capacity in the South American nation. Guyana has become one of the fastest-growing oil producers globally in recent years, with ExxonMobil operating multiple FPSOs as output from the Stabroek Block ramps up. Authorities have not yet indicated a timeline for the probe or specified which regulatory body will lead the review. ExxonMobil has not issued a detailed public statement beyond confirming the operational pause. Further updates are expected as the investigation into the cause of the fire proceeds and normal operations resume at the site.