U.S. oil major Exxon Mobil plans to boost natural gas output and supply in Guyana through a large-scale project announced on Wednesday, following the government's call for more gas to fuel onshore power and petrochemical projects.

ExxonMobil is set to enhance natural gas production from its oil-focused operations in Guyana via a large-scale project, in response to the government's request to supply more gas to onshore power and petrochemical development projects.

Exxon Mobil Corp. outlined plans to increase natural gas production from oil-focused Guyana and is considering options to export the fuel to global markets, country manager Alistair Routledge said Wednesday.

Exxon Mobil plans to boost natural gas production in Guyana through a new large-scale project to include fertilizer plants.

Exxon Mobil is set to boost natural gas production in Guyana through the 'Wales Gas Vision', to meet government demands for energy projects. The initiative includes a $1 billion pipeline for fertilizer manufacture,

The Government of Guyana will use produced gas for power generation and other projects. The final investment decision for related projects is expected next year.