ExxonMobil and its partners are expected to recover their entire US$55 billion investment in Guyana’s oil sector by the second half of 2026, years ahead of original projections, according to company officials.

The milestone comes as oil production exceeds 900,000 barrels per day and moves steadily toward one million barrels daily, cementing Guyana’s place among the world’s fastest-growing economies.

Yet while Exxon prepares to complete recovery of its investment, many Guyanese continue to face a very different reality.