BOURBON signs a 5-year contract with ExxonMobil in Guyana
BOURBON announces the signing of a major 5-year contract (with extension options) with ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) to provide maritime services in Guyana. It will start in the first quarter of 2026, with the commissioning of the large PSV Bourbon Calm (Platform Supply Vessel) and covers the transport of products essential to offshore operations in one of the world's most dynamic oil basins.
The discovery of oil fields in 2015 has made Guyana one of the fastest-growing offshore operations, with the planned commissioning of additional FPSOs (floating production, storage, and offloading units). Since 2019, BOURBON has been supporting the development of this industry thanks to the technical quality of its fleet and the expertise of its local teams.
This contract marks a major step forward for the sector, as it allows the transport of chemicals in Guyana by a PSV for the first time in compliance with the OSV Chemical Code. Adjustments and upgrades have been made on board in a targeted manner, including modifications to the pumping systems, enhanced tank cleaning and strengthened operational procedures, after validation by the maritime authorities and DNV classification society.
The solution proposed by BOURBON is both competitive, sustainable and immediately operational, thus consolidating the group's position in the Guyanese oil and gas market. Bourbon Calm thus becomes one of the few offshore vessels in the world authorized to carry out this type of operation.
“This new contract illustrates ExxonMobil Guyana's confidence in BOURBON's ability to offer safe, innovative, and economically efficient maritime solutions that comply with the highest regulatory standards,” said Karim Mebarek, Chief Commercial Officer of BOURBON. “Thanks to its high-quality design and above-average liquid storage capacity, the Bourbon Calm meets high technical and environmental standards while ensuring optimal operational safety”.
