What caused the suspension of operations on the Liza Unity FPSO?

A small fire in the laundry room of the living quarters activated heat detectors aboard the Liza Unity floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel, prompting ExxonMobil to temporarily suspend operations as part of its established safety response.

Were there any injuries or personnel safety concerns reported during the incident?

No — ExxonMobil confirmed that all personnel aboard the vessel are safe and accounted for.

ExxonMobil Suspends Guyana Liza Unity Operations After Small Fire

Aug 23, 2026

ExxonMobil temporarily halted operations at its Liza Unity FPSO in Guyana due to a small laundry-room fire. Crude offloading was affected, but all personnel are safe while safety checks are completed.

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