ExxonMobil has made an oil discovery at Bluefin in the Stabroek block off the coast of Guyana, marking its first discovery in 2024.
The Bluefin well encountered approximately 197 feet (60 meters) of hydrocarbon-bearing sandstone and was drilled by Stena Drilling's Stena Drillmax drillship in 4,244 feet (1,294 meters) of water.
The Bluefin well is located approximately 8.5 kilometers southeast of the Sailfin-1 well, in the southeast portion of the Stabroek block.
“Our exploration program continues to improve our understanding of the block’s potential to drive viable oil and gas development.
“This latest discovery reinforces that we have the people, skills and technology to safely and responsibly deliver value to Guyana from the country’s resources,” said ExxonMobil Guyana President Alistair Routledge.
The Bluefin discovery joins more than 30 already made in the Stabroek block since 2015.
Stena DrillMAX is a 6th generation, dual activity and dynamic positioning (DP3) drillship for aggressive environments, capable of drilling in water depths of up to 10,000 feet.
