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A New Era for Suriname's Offshore Oil Production: SBM Offshore and TotalEnergies Join Forces

A New Era for Suriname’s Offshore Oil Production: SBM Offshore and TotalEnergies Join Forces

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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Almirante Tamandaré

Petrobras Launches Almirante Tamandaré: A New Era in Offshore Oil Production

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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Suriname Possible Key Player in global oil and gas development

So is neighbour Guyana eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, August 3rd, 2024– There is a very strong possibility Suriname could become a strong and pivotal oil and gas development player the coming years. With the potential to significantly influence global energy dynamics, according to Mr. Patrick Jelinek, a well known source in the Oil and Gas environment. According to Mr. Patrick Jelinek, the cards Guyana holds at this point of the game are so strong it’s difficult to…
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Suriname: A Rising Star in Oil and Gas

Suriname: A Rising Star in Oil and Gas

eyesonsuriname Suriname, a small South American nation, has emerged as one of the most promising new oil and gas provinces worldwide. Despite its size and population, Suriname has recently witnessed major discoveries in its territorial waters. As the global energy industry faces dynamic shifts, Suriname’s policymakers are planning sustainable gains from this volatile sector. Let’s…
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WoodMac estimates 4.6 billion barrels discovered offshore Suriname

WoodMac: 4.6 billion barrels of oil discovered offshore Suriname.

Plus 12.5 trillion Cubic Feet of Gas eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 20 May 2024–The Consultancy Group of Wood Mackenzie has put Suriname’s oil resource count at more than 2.4 billion barrels and its natural gas resources at 12.5 trillion cubic feet (tcf). Based on WoodMac’s numbers, assuming one trillion cubic feet of gas equals 176 million barrels of…
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Suriname’s Vision: A Regional Gas Hub

Suriname’s Vision: A Regional Gas Hub

eyesonsuriname 1. Collaborative Talks Begin Suriname, a South American nation with ambitious energy goals, has embarked on a journey of collaboration. Its state-owned oil company, Staatsolie, has initiated discussions with global oil giants Exxon Mobil and TotalEnergies. The objective? To jointly develop natural gas fields that straddle the maritime borders shared with neighboring Guyana. These…
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Suriname Surges: New Oil Discoveries Fuel Economic Growth

eyesonsuriname Suriname, nestled on the northeast coast of South America, is experiencing a wave of optimism driven by recent discoveries of significant oil and gas reserves in the shared Suriname-Guyana Basin. These discoveries, coupled with rising global energy demands, are poised to propel the nation’s economy towards a brighter future. A Basin of Opportunity The…
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Unveiling Suriname Basin's Oil and Gas Potential: A Promising Frontier in South America

Unveiling Suriname Basin’s Oil and Gas Potential

A Promising Frontier in South America eyesonsuriname The Suriname Basin, situated off the northeastern coast of South America, has rapidly emerged as an exciting frontier for oil and gas exploration. Stretching from Suriname to Guyana, this geological basin has recently garnered significant attention due to its potential wealth of hydrocarbon resources. With notable discoveries in…
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Suriname-Guyana Basin ranked 2nd most prospective in the world for oil

Suriname-Guyana Basin ranked 2nd most prospective in the world for oil

The Early Exploration Amsterdam, nov 2023– Onshore exploration. In both Suriname and Guyana, oil seeps were known from the 1800s, into the 1900s. Exploration in Suriname discovered oil at a 160 m depth while drilling for water in a schoolyard in Calcutta Village. The onshore Tambaredjo oil field (15-17 oAPI oil) was discovered in 1968. First oil began in…
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French Total planning to drill for gas off shore Tierra del Fuego

French Total planning to drill for gas off shore Tierra del Fuego

The US$ 700 million project is expected to produce some 10 million cubic meters of natural gas per day, representing 8% of Argentina’s total production France’s Total Vice-president said the company will start drilling at the Fenix field off the southern Argentine province of Tierra del Fuego in March 2024 and expects to start production the following November.  The US$ 700 million…
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