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Energy, Gas2Shore, Geological Poetry, Geopolitics, Geoscience, Golden Lane, GtS, Guyana, Guyana, Guyana Craton, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Mineral Exploration, Oil Trading, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Economics, Petroleum Exploration, PSC and Legal Matters, Science, Sloanea, Source rocks, Stabroek Block, Strategy, Subsurface, Suriname, Suriname, Trinidad, VenezuelaTransforming Geology into Sovereign Rights in Suriname
Suriname has successfully secured maximum sovereign rights over its continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles, primarily through rigorous geological and geophysical interpretation that impressed the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf. This binding outcome clarifies jurisdiction for offshore petroleum exploration and strengthens Suriname’s status as a stable, low-risk investment destination.
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Energy, Energy Strategy, Geopolitics, Golden Lane, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Mineral Exploration, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Economics, Petroleum Exploration, PSC and Legal Matters, Science, Suriname, SurinameSuriname’s Offshore Success: Legal Certainty in Petroleum Contracts
Suriname’s offshore petroleum success is underpinned by established legal frameworks rather than unresolved sovereignty, differentiating it from Greece’s approach. The Production Sharing Contract (PSC) serves not to resolve sovereignty but to facilitate investments within a secure legal environment. This model enhances investor confidence and reduces geopolitical risk, exemplifying the importance of legal certainty in resource…
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Colombia, Curaçao, Energy Strategy, Gas2Shore, Geological Poetry, Geoscience, Golden Lane, GtS, Guyana, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Kitchen Canje SR, Oil Trading, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Economics, Petroleum Exploration, Reservoir Engineering, Science, Sloanea, Sloanea, Source rocks, Stabroek Block, Strategy, SurinameKorikori-1: Shallow Water’s New Frontier in Suriname
Chevron’s Korikori-1 well in Suriname’s Block 5 signals a shift in offshore strategy, introducing shallow-water exploration as a viable, lower-cost alternative to deepwater drilling. Although results remain undisclosed as of mid-2026, the well serves as a learning opportunity for operators and investors, highlighting the evolving potential of Suriname’s petroleum landscape.
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Geoscience, Orinoco Heavy Oil Belt, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Science, Subsurface, Trinidad, VenezuelaVenezuela’s June 2026 Earthquake Sequence Explained
The June 2026 earthquake sequence in northeastern Venezuela illustrates the active tectonic dynamics at the Caribbean–South American plate boundary, revealing significant geological insights. This region’s seismicity provides crucial data for understanding fault behaviour, crustal deformation, and the implications for energy exploration and infrastructure planning, highlighting the interconnection between geology and energy strategy.
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Energy Strategy, Gas2Shore, Golden Lane, GtS, Guyana, Guyana, Guyana Craton, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Kitchen Canje SR, Maracaibo Basin, Oil Trading, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Economics, Petroleum Exploration, PSC and Legal Matters, Reservoir Engineering, Science, Sloanea, Sloanea, Source rocks, Strategy, Subsurface, Suriname, Suriname, UncategorizedTHE SECOND ENGINE
The Guyana–Suriname Basin, once predominantly known for oil discoveries, is revealing signs of a new fluid domain in its southeastern Golden Lane. Recent finds of light oil, condensate, and gas-condensate systems suggest an evolving geological narrative. This shift may indicate the basin is entering a complex phase with diverse hydrocarbon profiles.
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Energy, Energy Strategy, Gas2Shore, Geopolitics, Geoscience, Golden Lane, GtS, Guyana, Guyana, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Kitchen Canje SR, Oil Trading, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Economics, Petroleum Exploration, PSC and Legal Matters, Reservoir Engineering, Sloanea, Sloanea, Source rocks, Stabroek Block, Strategy, Subsurface, Suriname, Suriname, UncategorizedBlock 52: Suriname’s Strategic Dual-Track Gas and Oil Development
Block 52 offshore Suriname, operated by PETRONAS, features significant discoveries including the commercial gas field Sloanea and promising oil finds in Roystonea and Fusaea. With over 1 billion boe across eight discoveries, the block offers diverse development pathways, enhancing its strategic importance in the region’s energy landscape.
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Energy, Energy Strategy, Gas2Shore, Geopolitics, Geoscience, Golden Lane, GtS, Guyana, Guyana, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Kitchen Canje SR, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Economics, Petroleum Exploration, PSC and Legal Matters, Reservoir Engineering, Science, Sloanea, Sloanea, Source rocks, Stabroek Block, Strategy, Subsurface, Suriname, UncategorizedSuriname’s Energy Transformation: From Gas to Shore to National Wealth
Suriname is entering a pivotal development phase marked by significant gas discoveries, including the SAC-1 Complex. The focus is shifting from merely possessing hydrocarbons to utilising them effectively for national growth. The Gas-to-Shore initiative aims to transform resources into lasting capabilities, enhancing economic resilience and institutional strength for future generations.
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Energy, Energy Strategy, Gas2Shore, Geopolitics, Geoscience, Golden Lane, GtS, Guyana, Guyana, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Kitchen Canje SR, Maracaibo Basin, Oil Trading, Orinoco Heavy Oil Belt, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Economics, Petroleum Exploration, Poems, PSC and Legal Matters, Reservoir Engineering, Science, Sloanea, Sloanea, Source rocks, Stabroek Block, Strategy, Suriname, Suriname, Trinidad, Uncategorized, VenezuelaBuilding Suriname’s Future: The Case for a Modular Refinery
This white paper presents a strategic proposal for establishing a modular refinery in Suriname, linking energy security and industrialisation to national development through the SH-2050 framework. It emphasises value retention from offshore oil resources, proposing a phased approach to enhance domestic conversion capacity and promote long-term economic resilience and capability formation.
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Colombia, Culture, Curaçao, Energy, Energy Strategy, Flora and Fauna, Geological Poetry, Geopolitics, Geoscience, Golden Lane, Guyana Suriname Basin (GSB), Literatura, Mineral Exploration, Oil Trading, Petroleum & Energy Blogs, Petroleum Economics, Petroleum Exploration, Poems, Poesía, PSC and Legal Matters, Reservoir Engineering, Science, Source rocks, Strategy, Subsurface, Travel, Uncategorized, World LitteratureCuba’s Geological Symphony: Music and Petroleum Insights
The article explores the intricate petroleum geology of northern Cuba, comparing it to the island’s musical and cultural landscape. Unlike straightforward oil provinces, Cuba’s petroleum system is revealed through fragments and reconstruction. Historical exploration has identified hydrocarbons, but commercial viability remains uncertain, highlighting the complex interplay of geology, culture, and memory in understanding Cuba’s resources.
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Curaçao Shines at FIFA World Cup 2026
Look, Mama…Curaçao Has Touched the Stars. A small island beneath the Caribbean sun stepped onto the greatest football stage on Earth. Written by Marcel P. T. Chin-A-Lien – Yu di Kòrsou, Unda mi lombrishi ta derà, Blue Waver. Sunday 21 June, 2026 CURAÇAO – ECUADOR: 0-0 FIFA World Cup 2026 English and Papiamentu Yesterday, the…
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