The rapid expansion of offshore oil and gas activity across the Caribbean is pushing logistics infrastructure to the forefront of upstream strategy, according to Energy Capital & Power, a global investment platform.
The company said the ability to execute offshore developments efficiently increasingly depends on onshore logistics hubs, from purpose-built shore bases to specialised ports capable of supporting complex offshore operations.
Notable examples include Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago and Suriname.
Guyana is one of the world’s fastest-growing offshore oil producers. The country has ramped up output nearly tenfold since 2020 to reach an average of 750,000 barrels/day in 2025, according to the US Energy Information Administration.
This rapid rise in production has been supported by dedicated logistics infrastructure, including the US$300m Vreed-en-Hoop Shore Base, which opened in early 2025, alongside facilities operated by Guyana Shore Base. Both hubs provide services ranging from pipe storage and drilling fluid management to vessel support and customs clearance, enabling operators to reduce turnaround times and maintain continuous offshore operations.
Meanwhile, Galeota Point in Trinidad and Tobago has long served as a cornerstone of offshore logistics in the southern Caribbean. Energy Capital & Power explained that Galeota functions as a supply base for offshore gas field drilling campaigns, production support and maintenance activities, illustrating how logistics hubs can anchor upstream development while supporting broader energy infrastructure.
In Suriname, where major offshore discoveries are advancing toward development, logistics infrastructure is “already evolving to meet upstream needs,” the company said. Port facilities in Paramaribo have secured long-term contracts to support offshore operations, while dedicated supply base developments such as ComPort NV are being positioned to serve drilling and production activities. In parallel, logistics providers including DP World Paramaribo are expanding integrated services tailored to the O&G sector as the country moves closer to first production.
Energy Capital & Power said: “Together, these examples highlight a central reality: offshore upstream activity cannot function efficiently without well-designed onshore support. In deepwater environments, where downtime can cost millions of dollars per day, the proximity, reliability and operational readiness of logistics hubs directly influence project economics.”
These themes are due to be discussed in more detail at Caribbean Energy Week on 31 March – 1 April 2026.
