SBM Offshore says its Green Farms Initiative, which supports the local production of fresh produce not traditionally grown in Guyana, is reducing food imports while strengthening supply chains that support offshore operations.
A report the company published on June 9 highlighted how local value creation is becoming a central pillar of its growth strategy in Guyana. Offshore Guyana, SBM Offshore has built four floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) vessels that are already operating, and will deliver another, FPSO Jaguar, to come online by 2027.
“The Green Farms Initiative is a strong example of sustainability delivering real local value. In Q1 of 2026, the initiative strengthened local food supply to our offshore operations while supporting local jobs,” Gwenetta Fordyce, Operations Sustainability Lead at SBM Offshore, said.
The Green Farms Initiative is part of a tripartite partnership between SBM Offshore Guyana, Plympton Farms, and Newrest Guyana.
Fordyce explained that the broader model is designed to strengthen operational resilience and environmental stewardship as offshore activity continues to scale in Guyana.
“Beyond the numbers, it is helping reduce reliance on food imports, providing fresh fruits and vegetables to offshore teams, introducing cleaner systems through irrigation and solar energy, and building knowledge among small-scale farmers and institutions,” she said.
SBM Offshore is a global provider of deepwater ocean infrastructure and floating production systems, offering services across the full asset lifecycle, from design and construction through installation and operations.
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The Dutch company said its operations in Guyana are being shaped by rapid expansion and increasing emphasis on sustainability, local partnerships, and supplier development.
“Guyana’s offshore energy sector has grown rapidly in just a few years…The Guyana case shows how sustainability can be designed and scaled around the realities of complex operations, with practical impact for communities and individuals,” the company said.
