ExxonMobil Selects Sercel's Marlin for Guyana Whiptail Operations

ExxonMobil has selected Sercel's Marlin solution to manage simultaneous operations on the Whiptail project in the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana. Under a one-year contract, Sercel will deploy the platform to support pipelay and mooring installation campaigns on the offshore development. The Marlin system provides a live, time-based geospatial view of concurrent activities, enabling teams to coordinate operations in high-activity environments as offshore work accelerates across several global regions.

 

Details of the Contract

 

ExxonMobil has chosen a specialist solution for its Guyana operations. ExxonMobil Global Projects selected Sercel's Marlin solution for the work. The platform will support the management of simultaneous operations on the Whiptail project. This project is located in the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana. The selection reflects the operator's focus on coordinating complex offshore activity.

The engagement is structured as a defined contract. Sercel will deploy the Marlin platform under a one-year agreement. The platform will support specific offshore campaigns during this period. These include pipelay and mooring installation campaigns on the development. This scope focuses the deployment on critical installation activities.

 

Understanding Simultaneous Operations

 

The contract addresses the challenge of concurrent offshore activities. Simultaneous operations, known as SIMOPS, occur when multiple activities take place at once. Managing these safely requires careful coordination between different teams. Offshore developments often involve many concurrent operations in close proximity. This creates a need for tools that provide clear situational awareness.

The Marlin platform is designed to address this specific challenge. It delivers a live, time-based geospatial view of concurrent offshore activities. This allows teams to see what is happening across the development in real time. Such visibility enables teams to plan and coordinate their operations effectively. It supports the execution of activities in high-activity environments.

 

Scope of the Deployment

 

The deployment involves more than simply providing software. Sercel's scope includes system configuration for the project. It also covers onboarding of the teams that will use the platform. Operational reviews form a further part of the engagement. These elements ensure the platform is properly integrated into operations.

Ongoing support forms a critical component of the arrangement. The deployment includes 24-hour operational support throughout. This continuous support reflects the round-the-clock nature of offshore operations. It ensures teams can rely on the platform at all times. This comprehensive support package underpins the platform's effectiveness in the field.

 

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The Whiptail Project

 

The contract supports a significant offshore development in Guyana. The Whiptail project is located in the country's Stabroek Block. This block has become a focus of major offshore activity. ExxonMobil is progressing offshore development activities in the area. The Marlin platform will support this work during its installation campaigns.

Guyana has emerged as a significant offshore energy province. The Stabroek Block has seen substantial development activity in recent years. Projects such as Whiptail contribute to this growing offshore portfolio. Coordinating installation work in such active environments is increasingly important. The Marlin deployment addresses this coordination need directly.

 

Broader Market Context

 

The contract reflects wider trends in global offshore activity. Company leadership pointed to accelerating offshore work across multiple regions. These include Latin America, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. West Africa also features among the regions seeing increased activity. This growth drives demand for tools that manage complex operations.

Sercel positions the Marlin platform as a field-proven solution. Company leadership described it as enabling operators to manage complex developments. The platform is presented as helping operators handle their most demanding projects. This framing situates the Guyana contract within a broader market opportunity. It reflects rising demand for operational coordination tools across the offshore sector.