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BOURBON secures 5-year contract with ExxonMobil for Guyana operations

BOURBON will provide maritime services to ExxonMobil Guyana for five years starting in 2026, marking a key step in the logistical development of the Guyanese offshore basin.

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BOURBON has signed a five-year contract with ExxonMobil Guyana Limited to provide maritime services supporting the group’s offshore oil operations in Guyana. The contract, which includes extension options, will begin in the first quarter of 2026 with the deployment of the Bourbon Calm, a Platform Supply Vessel (PSV) designed to transport essential products to floating production, storage and offloading units (FPSOs) operating in the country.

Guyana has emerged as a fast-growing offshore market since oil field discoveries in 2015. Several FPSO projects have been gradually deployed, increasing demand for specialised maritime logistics. BOURBON has been active in the region since 2019, supporting the sector’s development through its local expertise and the technical performance of its fleet.

A vessel adapted for offshore chemical transport

The contract marks a milestone for maritime operations in Guyana, authorising for the first time the transport of chemical products by a PSV-type vessel in compliance with the OSV Chemical Code. BOURBON completed a technical conversion of the Bourbon Calm, including modifications to its pumping and tank cleaning systems, approved by classification society DNV and relevant maritime authorities.

The vessel, tailored to the specific requirements of transporting sensitive substances, is now among the few offshore ships globally authorised to conduct such operations. This technical positioning opens new logistical capabilities for operators in the Guyanese basin while meeting maritime safety requirements.

A strategic and expanding market

BOURBON’s logistics solution combines immediate operational availability with regulatory compliance. The group is strengthening its presence in a strategic region for mid-term oil investment. The vessel stands out with a liquid storage capacity above the market average.

BOURBON Chief Commercial Officer Karim Mebarek highlighted the importance of the partnership: “This new contract demonstrates ExxonMobil Guyana’s confidence in BOURBON’s ability to provide safe, innovative and economically efficient maritime solutions that comply with the highest regulatory standards.”

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