Relations Turn Very Sour eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, March 4th 2025– Venezuela’s Armed Forces rejected neighboring Guyana’s patrolling waters yet to be delimited, Bolivarian authorities explained this weekend. The Chavista regime also spoke against Guyanese President Irfaan Ali’s latest remarks affecting the ongoing sovereignty controversy over the so-called Essequiba Guiana. On Saturday, Ali accused the Bolivarian Navy of…
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Transition in Brazil eyesonbrasil Amsterdam, 25 feb 2025– Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva pointed out that his country, Brazil, would rely on fossil fuels to finance the transition to clean energy. He made those remarks during a contract signing ceremony with Transpetro and oil companies Rio Grande and Mac Laren. He also underlined that the…
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First Promising Offshore Oil Project eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 19 feb. 2025– SBM Offshore is taking the lead in developing Suriname’s first offshore oil project. The company is already fully engaged in training local talent, well before the first Floating Production Storage and Offloading unit (FPSO) becomes operational in 2028 for TotalEnergies’ GranMorgu project. “We started three years earlier than…
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Bribery Case eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, Feb.19th 2025–The fine imposed by the Dutch Financial Markets Authority (AFM) on SBM Offshore has been substantially reduced from 2 million to 675,000 euros. This penalty, which was imposed in 2019 for failing to timely inform investors about bribery issues in Brazil, was significantly lowered after legal opposition by the Trade…
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eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, February 18th, 2025 – In a groundbreaking move, SBM Offshore and TotalEnergies have announced a joint venture to develop offshore oil production in Suriname. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for the South American nation, poised to become a major player in the global oil and gas industry. The GranMorgu Project: A Game…
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eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, February 18th, 2025 – Petrobras has announced the commencement of operations for its major oil production platform, Almirante Tamandaré, in the offshore oil field Búzios. This state-of-the-art platform marks a significant milestone in Brazil’s energy sector, promising to enhance the country’s oil production capabilities and drive economic growth. A Technological Marvel The Almirante…
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eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, February 6th, 2025 – Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has recently announced plans to prospect oil in the Foz do Rio Amazonas region, a move that has sparked both excitement and concern. While the potential economic benefits are significant, the environmental risks are equally substantial. This article explores the pros and cons…
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One percent Global Supply eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, Jan. 26th 2025–Chevron said Friday that it had completed an expansion at its Tengiz oil Field in Kazakhstan intended to increase production this year to around one million barrels a day, approaching 1 percent of global supplies. Chevron, which recently moved its headquarters from near San Francisco to Houston, continues to…
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eyesonsuriname In a remarkable video address at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, U.S. President Donald Trump and TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné unveiled a shared vision for the future. Their dialogue, marked by a blend of economic nationalism and energy innovation, set the stage for a new era of collaboration between the United States…
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A New Era of Economic Nationalism eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, January 24th, 2025 – In a highly anticipated video address to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, U.S. President Donald Trump made a significant impact with his bold statements and strategic plans. Speaking to an audience of global leaders, business executives, and policymakers, Trump outlined his…
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