Offshore expansion drives demand for logistics hubs across the Caribbean

Rising offshore oil and gas activity across the Caribbean is elevating the strategic importance of onshore logistics infrastructure, as operators increasingly depend on specialized ports and shore bases to support complex offshore developments.

As exploration success translates into sanctioned projects and rising production, the efficiency of offshore operations is becoming closely tied to the availability of well-designed logistics hubs. Purpose-built shore bases and upgraded ports now play a critical role in drilling support, subsea installation, vessel turnaround, materials handling and regulatory compliance—particularly in deepwater environments where downtime can carry significant costs.

Guyana provides one of the clearest examples of this trend. The country’s rapid offshore production growth has been supported by dedicated logistics facilities, including the recently commissioned Vreed-en-Hoop Shore Base, as well as shore base operations run by private providers. These facilities offer integrated services ranging from pipe storage and drilling fluids to marine support and customs processing, helping operators maintain continuous offshore activity while reducing operational delays.

In the southern Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago’s Galeota Point has long served as a key logistics center supporting offshore gas production. Strategically located near producing fields, the facility provides supply base functions for drilling, maintenance and production campaigns, illustrating how logistics hubs can anchor upstream development while linking offshore assets to downstream infrastructure.

Suriname, which is progressing major offshore discoveries toward development, is also expanding logistics capacity. Port facilities in and around Paramaribo have secured long-term contracts tied to offshore activity, while new supply base developments are being positioned to support drilling and future production. Logistics providers are expanding integrated oil and gas services as the country moves closer to first oil.

Across the region, these developments highlight a common reality: offshore projects rely on proximity, reliability and operational readiness onshore. Modern logistics hubs must accommodate larger offshore support vessels, heavy subsea equipment and increasingly digitalized logistics systems, while meeting stringent safety, environmental and regulatory standards.

Investment models for logistics infrastructure vary by country, with projects funded through combinations of private capital, public investment and public-private partnerships. Governments and operators alike are prioritizing resilience and security, recognizing the role of ports and shore bases in emergency response, hazardous materials handling and compliance with international maritime requirements.

As offshore activity expands in scale and complexity across the Caribbean, logistics infrastructure is emerging as a critical enabler of project execution and competitiveness—shaping how effectively regional producers can participate in global energy supply chains.