The Whiptail development – ExxonMobil Guyana’s sixth major project in the prolific Stabroek block – builds on a series of discoveries that have elevated Guyana into the ranks of world-class oil provinces. EnerMech’s award reflects both its technical track record – supporting projects such as Liza Phase 2, Payara, Yellowtail and Uaru – and the growing reliance of major offshore operators on specialist service providers for multi‑billion‑dollar developments.

Moving Toward Local Industrial Capacity

 Strategically, the contract coincides with EnerMech’s broader efforts to establish a sustained local presence. The company is opening a new Georgetown facility and investing in phased equipment acquisitions, including remote flooding units and subsea test pumps, to meet rising offshore demand.

The investment aligns with Guyana’s increasing focus on indigenous value creation and supply‑chain development. As basin production expands and operators commit to longer‑term project pipelines, the presence of globally capable service providers onshore reduces logistical complexity, accelerates response times and fosters skills transfer and workforce development.

This trend is reflective of wider Caribbean dynamics. Across the region, building capable local service sectors is now seen as crucial for operational efficiency and creating tangible economic benefits.

 Caribbean Energy Week to Highlight Sector Evolution

 These developments support the agenda of Caribbean Energy Week (CEW) 2026, scheduled 30 March – 1 April in Paramaribo, Suriname. CEW positions itself as a cross‑border energy investment forum, bringing together governments, investors, service providers and operators to accelerate deals and partnerships across hydrocarbons, power, renewables, mining and carbon markets.

Leveraging momentum from projects like Whiptail and the broader Stabroek and Suriname basins, CEW aims to stimulate investment, forge strategic partnerships and showcase local content strategies. Sessions on oilfield services, technology deployment and supply‑chain integration will be central, reflecting the region’s drive to strengthen technical capacity and retain more value onshore.

EnerMech’s award and Georgetown expansion exemplify the maturation of the Caribbean energy services sector, where global engineering players are not just executing complex offshore scopes but embedding capabilities that support long-term industrial growth. For CEW attendees, these developments highlight actionable opportunities to invest, forge partnerships and shape policies that enhance the region’s energy services ecosystem while capturing greater local value.

Join us in shaping the future of Caribbean energy. To participate in this landmark event, please contact sales@energycapitalpower.com.